I am so sorry for your pain..this was me last summer. That is when my IBS pain started. I was down on my knees calling 911 with my two little girls watching..long story short (with a week in the hospital and a couple ER visits later)..I am now seen at Yale University. But, now I am seen 6 months from now. I used to take 2 or sometimes even 3 vicodin every 4 hours at my worst point. NOW, with the help of good/knowledgable/caring/concerned doctors I am taking zelnorm, bentyl, hycosamine, anti-d's, acacia, miralax, and I am at day 97 of the hypno-cd's. I was doing accupuncture (I am not sure it was working that well for me - as I also had gastric bypass surgery three years ago). I follow Heather's diet to a "t" - (except when I bake..must have several tastes of raw mix). I also drink peppermint tea throughout the day (especially when I have a cold fruit ice-pops and it starts to trigger spasms). I understand your pain as I am a IBS - pain predominant. Please see a GI specialist...let them prescribe meds that will/can help. All the best to you - please come here to vent - and let these wonderful people help you.