My IBS didn't arrive until about 7 years ago though I have had bout of it for over 20 years. My husband hasn't been entirely sympathetic but it has more to do with his upbringing than his being a "donkey". His mother had major health issues and used them to make him do stuff and that robbed him of his childhood.
What works for us is that I don't really say much about it unless I am really hurting and then he pretty much leaves me be. I am not one who needs a lot of pampering when I don't feel well, I just want to be left alone. We found the balance that works for us...
-------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!