It is interesting to read about people that have the IBS flare up shortly after eating. I will have this burning ache in my gut that will go away for awhile after I eat. Maybe for 15 to 20 minutes.... then the pain comes back. It is always worse in the morning and gets better as the day goes on. I keep thinking that I have an ulcer, but the pain seems to low down for that. It is usually below the navel on the left side. LL