I sooo feel for those of you who are so young and have this ailment. I was around 40 when I got it (perimenopause era). I've spent years feeling sorry for myself, why me, etc., you know the routine which I'm dealing with better now attitude wise since I've found this site .... but those of you who are so young I am so hoping you don't have to deal with this the rest of your lives. I really believe they are close to finding something that really helps us. I never imagined till coming here that there were so many of us with this problem. Mine started with a combination of start of menopause, abdominal surgeries and major work stress. Hang in there folkies cause we are all pulling for each other in times of pain and times of joy!