Thanks everyone for the update on what you've been trying! It's funny that someone just started this tread back up, because today is the day that I'm deciding to truly start some diet changes. I'm not going cold turkey here, but starting with removal of all sweets and added sugars. I've done this before, and I did well on it. Overall, I've reduced breads and crackers...I don't eat them nearly as much as I used to. I think I will try the peppermint oil too...it can't hurt, right?!
PS...Update on Alinia. For anyone looking for a "new" antibiotic to use in rotation, after months of using this one on and off, it really works great. Very similar to Flagyl, but less side effects. Other than initial nausea with it, it's been great.