[header] How to cope with ibs at work [title] Get up early. [step] When you have ibs, you may need to have a bowel movement more often than normal. To help you not have to do this at work, consider getting up 20 to 30 minutes earlier than you would normally in order to make time to have a bowel movement before you go to work. 
[substeps] This can help you feel better about having it over with early in the day and relieve any stress about the possibility of having to have a bowel movement at work. [title] Be honest with your boss or supervisor.