Is it common for IBS to get worse as you get older?
#371532 - 10/13/14 08:51 PM
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PMartin
Reged: 08/05/08
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Loc: Niagara Region
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I've had IBS-D for 20 years now but have always gotten some relief from not having symptoms of pain, gas or bloating - just the D part. Recently however, this started changing and I'm getting bloating and gas. Is this common? A known and expected occurrence? Just wondering.
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IBS-D. Or so a doctor says.
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Good question. I have had IBS 50+ years. It got worse the older I got. Not sure if that is typical
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Syl,
My heart really goes out to you!! I was lucky, my IBS didn't start until I was almost 60!
Then, by using acupuncture in 2008, it was in remission until July 2013! Plus I have IBS-C!
There just HAS to be some effective treatments for you!!
You are in my prayers!!!
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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.
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