I took medication for IBS years ago, it helped a little but not much. What helped me the most was changing my diet and increasing my overall intake of fiber, fruits and vegetables. I can't always get enough through my regular diet, so I supplement with Benefiber; it doesn't thicken up no matter how long it sits and it is not dehydrating like some other products. I also drink plenty of liquids throughout the day.

I honestly don't know what to say about your bloating issue, but it is possible that if you have your other IBS symptoms under control that bloating may not be as much of a problem.

By the way, I do not believe that Dr. Oz participates on this site. If you are seriously interested in contacting him, he is a cardiologist at Columbia University in the City of New York. I have included a link to his profile on their site.

However, you might be better off contacting a gastoenterologist who specializes in treating IBS. Dr. Oz has written books and promotes general health and diet issues from the standpoint of a cardiologist but IBS is probably better treated by a GI doctor.

http://asp.cumc.columbia.edu/facdb/profile_list.asp?uni=mco2&DepAffil=Surgery

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