i have irritable bowel syndrome, and marijuana is the only drug that even comes close to making me feel like i don't have an alien child trying to claw its way out of my belly. i tried conventional medications for years, and NOTHING worked.

that said, changing my diet has helped more than anything, even the weed. smoking helps when i'm having an "episode," but for long-term maintenance, lifestyle change is key. i gave up caffeine and fried (and other "trigger") foods, and began regular gentle exercise.

i really, really hope you get to feeling better. i know how much it sucks.