post infectious?
#286896 - 10/18/06 10:38 AM
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how long can post infectious ibs last? I've had c for about 12 monthes then my symptoms changed a little, i got spasms,loud noises, sensitive to a few things, but most of the time I have no problems except C and noises.
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Sorry I don't have an answer for you....but if you have some time... you might check out this web page and see if you can find your answer there.
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Post infectious IBS (PI-IBS) can last a life time. Less than 50% of individuals PI-IBS recover normal bowel habits within 5 years . The severity of my IBS increased dramatically after an intestinal infection 25+ years ago.
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does post infectous mean your always in the stage of developing your ibs but you never fully get there? so my ibs symptoms may be more milder compared to others?
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Those are very good questions. I am not sure I have the answers but let me tell what I understand about PI-IBS.
Post-infectious simply means that the IBS began following an infection. For example IBS can begin after having bacterial gastroenteritis.
Some people with PI-IBS recover completely, some recover partially and some don't recover at all. So there is a chance you can recover completely.
From my experience when I had my GI infection and my IBS dramatically worsened I wish I would have known then what I know today. I could have used my diet to control the symptoms and encourage healing. Perhaps my IBS would not be as bad as it is now.
I think you are doing the right thing by getting control of your diet but be careful of fads. And use your common sense.
Good Luck!
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well, i have no idea if i've ever had an infection, how does one know, they get tested or they just feel it?
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Post infectious IBS is a diagnosis that your doctor would have given you. It is not something you determine for yourself.
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