I've had IBS for years and swear by Colpermin (£4.85 for 20 capsules from www.pharmacy2u.co.uk). The capsules contain peppermint oil and dissolve slowly so you feel better all day.
Brenda Haliburton, 36, Moseley, West Midlands
Making small changes in your diet can really help with IBS. I found I'm so much better since I started eating six small meals a day instead of three big ones.
Carolyn Barrass, 28, Manchester
'All IBS sufferers should drink 2.5 litres of water, sipped regularly throughout the day. Another remedy I find useful is aloe vera juice. This is the juice taken from the aloe cactus plant, and preliminary research suggests it's effective in relieving many IBS symptoms. Again, you can find it in good health food shops and supermarkets. I'd suggest 20ml, three times a day.'