thanks for the info bevrs. you asked if my doctor recommended a soluble fiber supplement and the answer is no. he simply prescribed zelnorm...and i personally don't want to be stuck taking a medication the rest of my life, that's actually how i found this site, cause i was looking for other treatments. i'm hoping that i can eventually stop taking zelnorm and simply control my symptoms through this diet, but for now i'll stick with trying both. zelnorm is only supposed to be a short-term treatment anyway. i have an appointment with my gastro next friday so i'm going to talk to him about all this new info i've learned. i hope he doesn't put it down...think it's crazy talk. oh well, i don't really care.