But first, here's what not to say: 
"You guys know what Spastic Colon is...?"
"I poo alllll the time...!"
"Blah bla bla bla... Explosive Diarrhea... bla bla bla..."
OK, now that that's all out of the way, here's what I came up with:
"I have a digestive disorder that I'm on medication for. Sometimes I get really sick after I eat, and sometimes the medication I have to take makes me really tired. It's interfering with my [work schedule, schoolwork, ability to get to class] so I wanted to bring it up with you so you were on the same page. I'm sorry I haven't mentioned it before, but since I've been really bad off lately, I thought I should bring it up with you." Then show her your meds, a doctor's note, whatever.
With friends it's different, but you just say you have reactions to certain food so you have to watch what kind of stuff you eat. If they ask you what reaction, look them in the eye and say "Intense pain and cramping. I have to take medicine for my stomach, and the medicine has side effects too, so it's easier if I just watch what I eat." Then you can decide how much about your diet you want to talk about, depending on how involved in them buying you lunch you want them to be.
Good luck!! Been there, and it sux having the same conversation over and OVER, but hey, humans are inquisitive.
~nelly~
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