I work full time. My job is pretty stressful (i am a corporate lawyer) but I am pretty good at managing my stress and coping with it. Also I am IBS-A so cramps are my main symptom as opposing to D/C. I did have quite a bit of sick leave with cramps before I was stable, days I would have to go home after lunch etc but have only had one IBS related sick day in the last ten weeks (five virus related ones though )