Kate, dont lose hope!!!! This illness is very treatable and there are many variations, etc....I have had this for close to 15 years(im no 43) and with small dosage of meds, right diet, excercise, etc....Ive gone into complete remission for years at a time....when something stressful in my personal life happens it seems to trigger the illness again and thats probably the hardest part....I know you will get better....you will be amazed, I certainly was the first time I got better....hopefully yours will be PERMSANENT
