What do you tell a classroom full of kids is happening when their teacher is doubled over in pain? I have IBS C and I can't always make it to the bathroom to pass gas--or to sit on the toilet when the pain hits. Fortunately, I've been able to hide the pain so far...but I've had a couple of close calls. How do you exaplin a teacher being in pain to 5 year olds? The people I teach with know my situation so that might help--I work with a total of three other teachers--two in the morning (not so supportive all the time) and one in the afternoon (she's pretty supportive). I just don't ever want the kids to see pain on my face--is it silly to try to protect them? I haven't passed out from the pain so far--but I have become "bedridden" several times doubled over in pain. Maybe I shouldn't even worry about it...I guess I've just had a couple close calls--and I want to be prepared in the event. Thanks for listeing!
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Re: Gas Pains and kids...
The people I teach with know my situation so that might help--I work with a total of three other teachers--two in the morning (not so supportive all the time) and one in the afternoon (she's pretty supportive). I just don't ever want the kids to see pain on my face--is it silly to try to protect them? I haven't passed out from the pain so far--but I have become "bedridden" several times doubled over in pain. Maybe I shouldn't even worry about it...I guess I've just had a couple close calls--and I want to be prepared in the event. Thanks for listeing! 
