Insert/Edit text problem with database

[eluser]faxtion[/eluser]
Either I am being stupid or something is wrong.

I have a simple CRUD system working and have just noticed that when I add or edit and entry the text I entered in the textarea gets trimmed, but if I enter it directly into db through phpmyadmin it works and shows up in edit form.

My db field thats taking the textarea is set to text, and I am only use one validation rule on the form to check if a title has been entered

Anyone got any ideas?