I have only just 2 days ago been recommended the lifestream aloe vera juice and some slippery elm!!! I have only been diagnosed about a week ago with ibs (though thought I had it for many years) and am only just starting to eat accordingly - I am following alot of the guidelines on this site, and it has certainly helped with the painful bloating, however I wonder if the gas ever goes away???? It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, and seems to occur no matter what I eat (though at varying degrees), has anyone else out there managed to beat this problem or get rid of it over time???