Rebecca
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I was also diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.  My first dr said that it was stress related and I just needed to reduce my stress.  My 2nd dr gave me a prescription for Elavil 10mg. (which is a pediatric dose I belive).  This is actually a medicine given for depression; however, it tames the nerve endings in that area and has GREATLY helped my condition.  Hope this helps.