I am new to this board, I think I have IBS from what I have been reading, I have been fighting it for about 10 yrs. What usually happens with me is I wake up in the morning and after about 20 minutes of being awake I start to get cramps in my lower abdomen. Then I have D problems. Sometimes its bearable, and sometimes the pain is so intense that it brings me to my knees. I have never had this problem any time but in the morning, and its only if I wake up early. I am leaving for Basic Training in August, any one else have this problem, and any suggestions on how to get through without being able to take any medication for 15 wks