THE FOLLOWING WORKED WONDERS FOR ME - HAVE NOT TRIED SLIPPERY ELM.Began taking combination of supplemnts on 4/28/05. - Symptoms have disappeared . No C or D, stomach gurgling,stomach pain, bloating,fatigue,irritability or sleeplessness.In addition to the program outlined below drank a gallon of Aloe Vera Juice daily for a couple of days initially.Drinking Green Tea.I have been in total misery since 1998, and suffered from fatigue - which was probably associated with IBS - from the mid -1980's. Two General Practitioner's diagnosed me with depression in the 1990's. Later diagnosed with H-Pyloria bacteria in my bloodstream. Also my Gastroenterologist aded no value subsequent to eradicating the H-Pylori bacteria. The GP's I used were totally worthless.If anyone has similiar success please shareIBS Relief – AcidophilusAloe Vera GelDGL – Licorice(Discontinued usage in early July)Began to see significant relief in the 1st weekTake twice the daily recommended amounts of, the following for two weeks. At that point reduce dosage to the recommended daily amounts. If symptoms reappear begin taking twice the recommended dosage.• Acidophilus – Promotes healthy digestion ;• DGL – LICORICE – Digestive Herb• Aloe Vera GelEstimated monthly cost is $30/$35 US.During this time period there should be no or limited consumption/usage of the following, with a diet of green or yellow vegetables and fish:• Alcohol;• Tobacco• Caffeine(including soft drinks)• Dairy Products• Sugar• Fried Foods• Red MeatAbove assumes that the Helicobacter – Pylori bacteria or other bacteria is not present in the bloodstream which could be treated with antibiotics. While the above may not work for everyone as there are no guarantees. HOPE SOMEONE WILL GIVE THIS A SHOT - WORKED FOR ME - BIG TIME.Hope this helps!!!!!Bill