If you’ve had difficulty getting properly diagnosed and treated for a gastrointestinal condition, you’re not alone. Patients all over the world experience the same situation, and that’s what Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy of the Rome Foundation are aiming to prevent, with their latest book, Gut Feelings: The Patient’s Story, Personal Accounts of the Illness Journey. Dr. Drossman and Johannah share patient stories, including Johannah’s, to help us understand how to better manage Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They also offer tips on improving Patient-Provider Relationships that are vital to long-term success with managing digestive related conditions.