Hi all, I've just found this site (and board) and am so glad to have a reliable resource for my IBS concerns! 
I was diagnosed in January of this year but on looking back I realize that I've had mild-to-moderate IBS off and on for years (usually exacerbated by stress, lack of sleep, and bad eating habits - yes, it's Holiday IBS!) Anyway, when I found out what it was, I started doing some online research but found mostly sketchy information that was all contradictory... I guess at the time this site wasn't "found" on Google! Needless to say it's been a rough few months, but now I'm starting to get a handle on things - the Metamucil "cookies" are a real blessing and I'm doing pretty well at avoiding beef and dairy.
The upside is that my overall health is improving - I'm eating soy ice cream and pudding, which helps with protein (I'm into weightlifting, so protein is GOOD). I'm cutting out a lot of fat / fried stuff, and eating more veggies (which I don't like, but I'm trying new recipes and that helps).
Sorry, this is getting long-winded... anyway, "HI" everyone and I do have something useful to share - MAGIC BAGS! Yes, the cloth sack full of grain that you microwave for a couple of minutes... whenever I get an attack, I slap one of those on my lower abdomen and one on my lower back... by the time the bags cool, the muscle cramps are very much lessened.  That and ibuprofen when I get fever along with the cramps, etc. I've done a bit of yoga as well and am going to start a weekly class soon to improve my technique, so I'm optimistic about that.
Thanks for the resource, Heather, and I look forward to words of wisdom and encouragement from (and for) all!
Best,
Radar
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