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William Shakespeare

Why why do I have diarrhea

Alas, why do I have diarrhea? Is it the result of something I ate? Or perhaps an affliction of some sort? I've pondered this question at length, and I must say, I'm at a loss. Could it be a sign of my age? Or a sign of too much indulgence? Mayhap I ate something that didn't agree with me? Oh, it is a conundrum, this diarrhea of mine. I've tried to soothe it with potions and lotions, but to no avail. I've tried to eat foods that are easy on the tummy, but still, it persists. Mayhap I'm simply cursed with a delicate constitution? Ah, I shall never know the answer to this question. All I can do is try to take some solace in the fact that I'm not alone in this misery. It seems that many others are suffering with me, and for that, I am grateful. Well, in the end, I suppose I can only accept that I have diarrhea and move on with my life. I shall try to stay positive and find ways to make the best of this situation. After all, life is too short to bemoan my diarrhea woes.