I have suffered from IBS for almost 40 years. The worst part is looking 5 months pg and not being overweight! The pain I can endure, but not the bloating. No Rx's tried have helped, nor extra fiber, etc. Regular colonoscopys show nothing abnormal. Use of Fleet enemas 3x/wk really keep things on a steady basis, but am I harming myself? I have other medical issues requiring the use of Vicodin, which I am sure adds to my problem, but unavoidable. I have even had to go the ER for help when I waited too long to treat myself. Am I damaging myself more?