I have experienced daily abdominal pain and diarrhea since 2006. For 90% of fe I am immobile due to the pain. I am blessed with an amazing family: wife, sons, daughters in law and grandchildren. I am 68 yrs. old. I used to be very athletic and active. Now, I am pretty much debilitated and sedentary due to what seems to be IBS. Symptoms include anything from extreme disablement to uncomfortable but tolerable discomfort that allows me to participate with friends and family. Other factors include extreme gas, urgent and extreme diarrhea ( as frequently as every 10 to thirty minutes). I have been afflicted by these conditions since 2006. I also go through periods of not eating because eating almost always results in immediate stomach pain and diarrhea. II have used Lorazapam, Omeprisol, Imodium, Kaopectate, Pepto Bismol, and Gas-x. All have some benefit at times but none are predictable as to when they may help. The ONLY thing that is reliable for reducing the discomfort is Vodka. A very poor resolution to the condition, but it does provide about six to eight hours of relief. As well as frequently seeing my PCP, I have seen two gastroenterologist with no satisfactory results. Please help if you can. I don t have a lot of time left on this earth but I would like to spend that time with family and friends rather than spending 4/5s of my life in RECLINER. Thank you,Leigh Latta 111.To this stage in my life the only relief have found ( inspite of going to my PCP, two gastroentomologist, ) is alcohol. Alcohol is not a solution; at best it is a tempore reli