Remission question
#335643 - 09/04/08 11:29 AM
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I'm 31 and was diagnosed with IBS-D when I was 18. Since that time I'll go years with no problems and can live a normal life. Out of the blue my IBS kicks in again, lasts about a year then goes away again for a few years. I am now going through what I call "IBS remission". Though I'm still taking my regular doses of Acacia, peppermint caps, and the Natren probiotic - other than bloating - my D is gone. Does anyone else go through this?
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Most definitely. Although my cycles tend to be months rather than years, but the same basic pattern.
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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During that time are you basically eating and drinking what you want to?
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For the most part. I don't go crazy, but I'm able to have small amounts of pizza, cheesecake and other items I can't eat at all when I'm flaring.
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I'm the same way. This is the worse bout with my IBS I've ever had, I've lost almost 15 lbs since last October! I'm afraid to stray too far off of the diet....but at least for now I know if I do without going too crazy, I'll be ok. It just stinks because I never know when it will rear its ugly head again 
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I know what you mean. I just got over my worst bout ever, not just in terms of length of time, but in frequency and intensity of symptoms. I lost 10 lbs (doesn't sound like much, but when you don't need to lose weight, people start to make comments - even the drs. were concerned). Then, poof, I was fine. This bout was so bad, though, I haven't dared to veer too far from the diet yet. I have a big trip coming up and I don't want to press my luck! 
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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Well good luck to you! We should try and keep each other posted! Have fun on your trip 
Jen
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I also do, and mine goes by months rather than years. And now after being strictly on the diet for awhile when those times come i go crazy and I can't control myself. I mean I eat ice cream, any kind of dessert you can imagine, chocolate, fried food, pizza, and everything I shouldn't because I seriously can't control myself.
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I haven't worked up the nerve for ice cream yet...good thing summer is almost over!
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