Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Problems with my Boss understanding IBS

So, I've told my boss years ago that I had IBS but she seems to think
it's like a headache and you can just "take a pill" and be just fine.

Do anyone have any recommendations? Literature or something? It's
apparent that it's time for me to explain to my boss why I'm late
sometimes, and why I don't eat much and/or drink alcohol at company parties,
why once every few months or so I call in sick when I have no signs of a
cold. I try to take care of myself (eat right, excersize, maintain a
positive attitude)- but when I do have an episode- I think my being
paranoid about explaining why I'm late for work (or coming up with a lie
of an excuse that sounds more believable) might actually be making the
episodes more intense. I've noticed that the intensity and my paranoia
has increased at about the same rate. So I feel like I have to say
something.

I think the answer is to educate her, but it's really difficult for me
to talk about and I don't know what to say. Does anyone have any ideas- or
even where to start?

-Becky

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