Whoa boy! You seem to be trying EVERYTHING! Unfortunately all this stuff takes a while to work, so you have to stick to something even if you don't get results straight away.
Heather's diet works for most IBSers, so I would stick to that for one. Also, get a soluble fibre supplement and take it regularly. Like with some meds, you'll need to be very good for a few weeks before you'll notice a real difference. The guideslines for the diet are on a link on the main message board page - got through them thoroughly and print them out if it'll help. But it'll mean no red meat (including veal - ew!), no dairy and no high fat foods. IBS-Cers have to keep their insoluble fibre intake up, but do that in a way that's gentle to your body (smoothies, soups, etc are v. good for this). Look on the Recipe Index for food ideas - Heather does tend to go for delicious, but more complex recipes! 
Laxatives can be REALLY bad. They won't help IBS, they'll irritate your digestive system even more. Try SLOWLY upping your soluble fibre supplement intake and reducing your laxative intake. I wouldn't come straight off these as your body's likely to be dependent - take it slow, but PLEASE come off these at some point!
Probiotics can be helpful. If you're getting a lot of colds, etc with being run down, then I recommend taking 500mg of Vitamin C and Echinacea daily. That really boosts your immune system. Try a decongestant like Sudafed for the nasal congestion. I swear by that stuff!
Sounds like you could do with some yoga to chill out as well! Good luck!
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