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That amused me.

Thanks for being thorough! It really does help, when we read posts, to know what you're doing, what you've tried, etc.

My short answer is this: give it more time.

You're doing everything perfectly, but you haven't gotten to a point yet where you can honestly expect to see stability. I know it's implied here and there that you should start to feel better quickly, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. I didn't start to see improvement till I'd been on the diet for close to 6 months, religiously, without cheating, and after that, it was another 8 months or so before I considered myself "stable". I know it's hard, but you just have to hang in there and be patient.

You've increased the acacia at a good rate, as far as I can tell. However, you're not yet at a dosage that will make much of a difference. You're getting close, though!

Everyone's different, but I noticed improvement once I hit the 8g mark. Remember that the goal is 12-15g. Some people need even more than that.

If you're still not 100% on your diagnosis - and it sounds like you aren't, as there's a few tests you haven't had - pressure your doctor for those tests. Technically, you don't have an IBS diagnosis until EVERYTHING else is ruled out, including gluten intolerance. You can experiment a little, and cut gluten out of your diet now - see how you feel - but I would still get tested. (Be aware that you have to have been eating gluten to get the test done, so don't cut it out of your diet if you plan on getting tested.)

Good luck, and hang in there!

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