We all have had stomach issues at one point, making fast friends with the nearest restroom, but some of us may experience issues on a weekly (or even daily) basis. If you’ve frequently experienced recurring bouts of diarrhea, constipation or a mixture of both, you might have finally made that trip to the doctor, only to leave with a new diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 

Receiving a new IBS diagnosis can bring a sense of relief—maybe it finally puts a name to your frequent symptoms. But it can also leave you with plenty of questions. To help guide you through this new diagnosis, we tapped a team of experts—from gastrointestinal doctors to dietitians—to share the top five things they recommend you should do first after an IBS diagnosis.

Read the full article at Eating Well.com – You Just Found Out You Have IBS—These Are the 5 Things Experts Recommend Doing First. To check out more of my writing work, view my full portfolio.