Hi I feel your pain. I have severe IBS and I'm 21. I had it since I was 17. I'm housebound. I'm doing everything to get my severe IBS-c under control but I can't. My life is hell and I'd rather be dead. I don't know what to do since I'm doing so many things yoga, strong fennel tea, strong ginger tea, eating fennel seeds, taking Acacia, etc. There are so many things but nothing helps a lot. It's a nightmare. I have 24 severe symtoms. I hope you get better soon.