I'm having to keep poo chart, showing date, time, consistency according to the Bristol stool chart, etc. Makes interesting reading, not.
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Actually we should talk more about bowel issues. Then we would have a better idea of what is ok and when to seek advice.
And when you have any bowel condition it helps to know you are not alone. I haven't had a lot of support during the 50 years of IBS, partly because not enough is known and because it isn't sinister. The best support is from fellow sufferers. In latter years I have been upfront with my family about what is going on and if it affects my activities outside of home I feel I can say I have IBS issues. There is greater understanding now and I feel I don't have to hide it or feel I am being judged. (My mum used to insist I was emotionally unstable. My problem not caused by her of course.)