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How long does Irritable Bowel Syndrome last?
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Default How long does Irritable Bowel Syndrome last? - 12-25-2008, 10:46 PM

Is is a on going condition? Is is like Herpes, where you have it for the rest of your life?
   
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Default 12-26-2008, 09:01 AM

for ever i think i have it
   
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Default 12-30-2008, 05:42 AM

Yes, it is an ongoing condition that follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, which means that you'll have periods where it will get better and period where you'll have a flare-up of your symptoms. Some patient's symptoms improve over time, but most people always have at least some degree.
   
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