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| IBS-QoL question | Before lanreotide | After lanreotide |
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| (Q1) I feel helpless because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q2) I am embarrassed by the smell caused by my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q3) I am bothered by how much time I spend on the toilet. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q4) I feel vulnerable to other illnesses because of my bowel problems. | 3 | 2 |
| (Q5) I feel fat/bloated because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q6) I feel like I'm losing control of my life because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q7) I feel my life is less enjoyable because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q8) I feel uncomfortable when I talk about my bowel problems. | 5 | 3 |
| (Q9) I feel depressed about my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q10) I feel isolated from others because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q11) I have to watch the amount of food I eat because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 3 |
| (Q12) Because of my bowel problems, sexual activity is difficult for me. | 4 | 3 |
| (Q13) I feel angry that I have bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q14) I feel like I irritate others because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q15) I worry that my bowel problems will get worse. | 5 | 2 |
| (Q16) I feel irritable because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 3 |
| (Q17) I worry that people think I exaggerate my bowel problems. | 3 | 2 |
| (Q18) I feel I get less done because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q19) I have to avoid stressful situations because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q20) My bowel problems reduce my sexual desire. | 3 | 2 |
| (Q21) My bowel problems limit what I can wear. | 3 | 1 |
| (Q22) I have to avoid strenuous activity because of my bowel problems. | 3 | 2 |
| (Q23) I have to watch the kind of food I eat because of my bowel problems. | 3 | 3 |
| (Q24) Because of my bowel problems I have difficulty being around people I do not know well. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q25) I feel sluggish because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q26) I feel unclean because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 3 |
| (Q27) Long trips are difficult for me because of my bowel problems. | 4 | 3 |
| (Q28) I feel frustrated that I cannot eat when I want because of my bowel problems. | 2 | 2 |
| (Q29) It is important to be near a toilet because of my bowel problems. | 5 | 3 |
| (Q30) My life revolves around my bowel problems. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q31) I worry about losing control of my bowels. | 4 | 2 |
| (Q32) I fear I won't be able to have a bowel movement. | 1 | 1 |
| (Q33) My bowel problems are affecting my closest relationships. | 2 | 1 |
| (Q34) I feel that no one understands my bowel problems. | 2 | 2 |
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| Mean score | 3.9 | 2.1 |
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