Table 1. The modified IBDQ.

	In the last 2 weeks please tell us how often you have:	More than ever before	Extremely frequently	Very frequently	Moderate increase in frequency	Some increase in frequency	Slight increase in frequency	Not at all/normal
1	Had your bowel open?
2	Felt tired and worn out?
3	Felt frustrated, impatient or restless?
4	Been unable to do what you want because of your bowels?
5	Had loose bowel movements?
6	Worried about your energy levels?
7	Worried about having to have something done about your bowels?
8	You had to cancel an engagement because of your bowels?
9	Been troubled by pain in your bottom?
10	Felt generally unwell?
11	Worried about not being able to find a lavatory?
12	Been prevented doing leisure or sports by your bowels?
13	Been troubled by pain in your tummy or bottom?
14	Been waking at night or having difficulty sleeping?
15	Been depressed or discouraged?
16	Not gone somewhere because there is no lavatory nearby?
17	Passed large amounts of gas?
18	Worried about getting to the weight you would like?
19	Worried about your illness?
20	Been troubled by bloating?
21	Been relaxed and free of tension?
22	Had a problem with bleeding from your bottom?
23	Been embarrassed about your bowels?
24	Felt like you need to have your bowels open but nothing happens?
25	Felt tearful and upset?
26	Been troubled by accidental soiling?
27	Felt angry as a result of your bowel problems?
28	Felt limited in sexual activity because of your bowels?
29	Felt disgusted about your bowel problems?
30	Felt irritable?
31	Experienced lack of understanding from others?
32	Felt satisfied, happy or pleased with your life?