I am ibs-a and was just wondering when i'm having regular bowel movements is it bad to hold it in? i just prefer to use a bathroom at home if possible rather than a public one. i have held them for hours at work before. If i keep doing this, what will it do in the long run? will it effect my continence?This message has been edited. Last edited by: lola, 04 April 2007 09:56 PM