Ashley, I don't know about those statistics. They certainly weren't true for me. While I noticed sudden problems with pork when I was 23, which were in essence the same as the IBS symptoms I ultimately developed, I just figured I had developed some kind of allergy to it, and cut it out of my diet entirely. I was fine with all other foods until I turned 40. Just rumblings, though, nothing serious until around 45. Then all hell broke loose. By the time I turned 55, I was ready for the looney bin.
Anyway, there IS hope. Check this out: Remission Story
I believe her. That's my goal -- to get mine in total remission. I don't ever plan to go back to eating dead cow carcass (ew) or dairy (I am SOOOO in love with soy), or even coffee (yeah, SoyFee is even better than coffee!), and I'll exercise until I hit the grave. But I hope to get to the point where I can socialize without cramping up. That would be my dream.
Does IBS get better with age? Honey, I'll be 60 in November. Does that answer your question? And better after menopause? Well, my menopause is finally over, but I'm still hanging onto the Big D. SOOOOO..... I think that pretty much wipes out that theory!
"Can it just stop if it's so dependent on diet"? I don't know, but I think the body has a natural ability to try to heal itself, and in some instances it's happened for me (and blown me away). I would not be surprised at all to discover my IBS in total remission one day. I think the body not only tries to heal itself, but in time it becomes acclimated to what you give it. Just my theory....
Bev
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