For a person who asked the question about how should I tell my boss...I have posted this new message for all. Just tell them the truth, IBS..then follow up with "it is an itestinal disease". As for folk who call it all in the mind, just tell them.... well I will be there to help you when one day your doctor tell's you, "sorry but you have IBS"....choose your people carefully pick people that you know have an ounce of understanding in them, leave the hard nut's to their own little world, until they get sick and watch them then, boy do they moan and groan and want everyone's sympathy.