With my current boyfriend, he knew ALL about my problems, in detail, before I even met him for the first time. That's just the kind of relationship we have - we're very comfortable with each other. It helps that he has digestive issues too, so I guess that's an unfair advantage. Hehe.
In the past, I've always just explained right from the beginning that I have "stomach problems", and that there's lots of things I can't eat, and that I may have to run for the bathroom now and then, stuff like that. I don't think I ever put it in more specific terms (D, C, cramps, etc) until I was considering living with a guy. That might work, if you're not too comfortable with the idea of really talking about it... I've always found that "stomach problems" covers it, most people don't need to know more details. 
Oh yeah, and I always use the "stomach problems" thing with friends, too... again, unless they're VERY close friends, it's adequate.
By the way, it's not petty at all... it's a legitimate worry. Good luck. 
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