Thewallsrclsingin, and the others, he's been on and off IBS, I truly believe, for a few years, just not this severe as now. He did have a few "sick" days end of last year where we did the apendicitis watch. My worry, is this, can these "phases" last for days with the debilitating pain/nausea? Do some of you "experts" have this type of reaction ALL OR MOST OF THE TIME? I think I am worried that it is something else as the gallbladder, pancreas, a blockage or something. (Yes, mom with anxiety issues!!) I guess I understood that an IBS "attack" would come and go very quickly, though frequently, and not lay one up for days. Like, there would be pain-free, normal moments. What is it like for you?