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I'm not sure what you have and haven't tried. I'd recommend Heather's diet straight down the line, starting with the Break The Cycle diet for a couple of days. Also, if you haven't tried an SFS, I'd do that.

As for the hypno program, you don't say what the problem is with him sticking to it, but I think some people listen to it as they fall asleep. Maybe your son could manage that. You or your son could also try posting on the Hypno Board for help on sticking with it.

You don't say where you're located, but there's a thread on good doctors here. Maybe you can find one in your area who will be more helpful.

I agree with getting the colonscopy. It's no fun, but then you should have ruled out everything but IBS. Once you and your son are absolutely certain of the diagnosis, it might be easier for him to do stuff like stick with they hypno program, follow the diet, etc.

Is your son D or C, also, or is pain his only symptom?

HTH. Welcome to the Boards.

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