I have the typical symptoms associated with IBS: nausea and abdominal pain after eating chocolate, peanut butter, etc, that is alleviated with a bowel movement.

But, (hate to get graphic) everytime I have a bowel movement, it isn't solid. It isn't diarrhea, but it isn't quite solid. If you have heard of the Bristol Stool Scale, it's between a 5 and a 6. At first, I thought it was gluten intolerance, so I eliminated all gluten from my diet and started eating more fruits and vegetables and tried to eat as many raw meals as I could (I'm a vegan). Nothing. I'm still having it.

Any ideas?

raw bran! mix it in slowly to your diet but it is wonderful! helps keeper' firm!

Probiotics.

no soda, lots of water

Eat Dannon yogurt for the digestive system - can get it at most super markets. You have to eat one small carton once a day for it to work and it sometimes takes a couple of weeks for your system to adjust. If I miss a couple of days I know it and start right back on it. I really didn't think it would work, but it sure does for me - and I have suffered with IBS for several years. Hope you give it a try and hope it works. And Chrit is right, get the water in! Blessings ^j^

If you haven't done so already, go to the doctor and schedule a colonoscopy. You may have IBS, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. I had your symptoms and was told I have a minor case of UC. Get checked out. There is medicine that can help!