HI, Every day this week I have had serveral bouts with moderate to severe abdominal cramps and yellow, foul smelling loose stools. The stools are loose, but I almost have to force them out and I still have a feeling of not emptying the bowel. I already know I have IBS, but these symptoms have been happening about 5-10 times every day this week and it does not seem related at all with what I eat and I am not really relieved after going to the bathroom. I have also had upper abdominal pain that has seemed similar to the pain I had before having my deseased gall bladder removed. I already have an appointment with my primary and a rheumatologist scheduled for other symptoms I have (morning stiffness, joint pain, and a severely sore left foot), but I can t stand this any longer! Any idea what is going on with me?