I don't feel reassured by that. I feel frightened by the fact that you've had IBS for 40+ years, whether it be mild or problematic. I have a firm grasp on controlling my IBS now, but I dont want to be 'stable' or 'under control' like you guys, I want it gone. If diet can do that, great, but if not, I'll have to change my lifestyle also. My doctor (pediatrician) could not stop emphasizing how much stress management is a factor. I feel like a lot of the people on this board aren't taking that into consideration as much as diet.