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Appeal letter sample: Ostomy patient assistance
Template letter for patients requesting extensive or coverage for mental health benefits. Healthcare provider completes and patient submits request for coverage/extension of coverage to insurance provider.
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Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: A Guide for Parents
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
Learning that your child has IBD can be difficult. The guide helps parents learn important issues about IBD including medication, disease management and about issues related to school and coping.
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Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: A guide for teachers and other school personnel
(in Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
This guide can help teachers and other school personnel to understand these chronic intestinal illnesses.
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Emotional Factors Q & A
(in Coping & Support, Flares, Stress, Traveling)
Living with a chronic disease such as IBD can be emotionally challenging. Learning about coping and getting support can help with disease management. This brochure answers important questions and offers suggestions maintain emotional health.
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Diagnosing and Managing IBD
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Health Insurance, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
This brochure provides answers to the most common questions regarding diagnostic tests used for diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease.
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Diet and Nutrition
(in Diet & Nutrition, Stress, Symptom Management)
Diet and nutrition concerns of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are extremely common. The information provided here offers an overall dietary guide for patients and their families. It is based on the results of ongoing studies and the accumulation of knowledge gained in recent years.
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Facts about Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
(in Complications, Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Finances, Pregnancy, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
This book compiles critical, up-to-date statistics and information about IBD. The book generates greater awareness and a deeper understanding of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among patients, families, health care professionals, CCFA supporters, and others interested in broadening their knowledge on IBD.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Cancer & IBD
(in Complications, Disease Basics, Stress)
Discusses frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer (crc). People with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are at a higher risk for developing CRC than the general population.
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I Have to Swallow That? Pill Swallowing Techniques for Kids and Teens
(in Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Some kids, teens and even adults have a hard time swallowing pills. This fact sheet provided strategies to help them learn to swallow pills.
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IBD & Me: Activity Book for Kids!
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
A colorful book with information & activities to help kids ages 8-12 learn about IBD.
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IBD and Older Adults
(in Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Finances, Health Insurance, Stress, Symptom Management)
Although ulcerative colitis are traditionally diagnosed in younger people, about 16% of people were diagnosed at age 60 or older. Learn more about how IBD affects older adults in this fact sheet.
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Living with Crohn’s Disease
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
The purpose of this brochure is to provide helpful answers to commonly asked questions about Crohn's disease, such as what it is, cause, diet, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about Crohn’s disease and what the individual may expect in the future.
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Living with Ulcerative Colitis
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
The purpose of this brochure is to provide helpful answers to commonly asked questions about ulcerative colitis, such as what it is, diet, cause, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about ulcerative colitis and what the individual may expect in the future.
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Managing Flares and Other IBD Symptoms
(in Complications, Disease Basics, Flares, Medication, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Women's Issues)
The purpose of this brochure is to help the individual manage their life with a disease that can at times be painful, uncomfortable, inconvenient, or embarrassing. Provides helpful symptom management and flare prevention tips in dealing with IBD.
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Managing Inflammatory Bowel Diseases as a Young Adult
(in Coping & Support, Stress, Symptom Management, Work & School)
Although IBD can occur at any age, people are frequently diagnosed between the ages of 15 -30. This fact sheet provides helpful information for young adults to help them take charge of their IBD care.
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More than my diagnosis – Youth and IBD
(in Disease Basics, Stress)
Written by Alyssa Zeldenrust, a 22-year-old Crohn’s patient, political science student and passionate blogger
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Ostomates Food Reference Chart
(in Diet & Nutrition, Ostomy)
For individuals who have had ostomy surgery, it is important to know the effects of various foods on ileal output. View general food guidelines developed by the United Ostomy Associations of America.
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Pete Learns All About Crohn's & Colitis
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Work & School)
Comic book to help kids and teens learn about IBD.
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Pregnancy and IBD
(in Pregnancy, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Women's Issues)
Generally speaking, women with IBD in remission can become pregnant as easily as other women of the same age. Read information you need to know about pregnancy and IBD in this fact sheet.
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Removing the Colon: Surgical Options and Opportunities
(in Ostomy)
Proctocolectomy -- surgical removal of the colon and rectum -- isn't anyone's first choice for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but sometimes it could be your best option.
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Spanish Glossary (Glosario)
(in Complications, Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Finances, Flares, Health Insurance, Medication, Ostomy, Patient Rights, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Traveling, Treatments, Women's Issues, Work & School)
Commonly used words about IBD are presented in the glossary.
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Surgery for Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
This brochure reviews possible reasons that make surgery necessary, describes the various procedures, and helps the individual to learn what to expect.
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TEASER: Excerpts from "Ulcerative Colitis: The A to Z of Treating UC"
(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
These are excerpts from CCFA's hour-long Webcast, "The A to Z of Treating UC." ( View the full webcast at www.ccfa.org.) The full webcast covers topics such as treatment options for ulcerative colitis, quality of life, and questions to ask your doctor.
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TEASER: IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing Crohn's and Colitis
(in Complications, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Women's Issues)
This teleconference/webcast discussed women and IBD, and was led by physician experts Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, and Uma Mahadevan-Velayos, MD. The webcast includes discussion on " What are important gender issues in IBD?" "How does IBD affect intimacy and sexuality?" and "What is the impact of IBD medication on fertility and pregnancy?" These are excerpts from the hour-long webcast, which can be viewed at www.ccfa.org.
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TEASER: Pediatric Crohn's Disease: Finding the Right Path to Care
(in Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
Understanding what Crohn's disease (CD) is and how it can affect a young person's health and life will better equip you to actively participate as a member of your healthcare team. Featuring pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Sandra Kim and clinical social worker Janis Arnold, this webcast was developed to help patients, caregivers, and pediatricians understand the unique medical and psychosocial needs of children with CD and the importance of continual care. A full-length version is available at www.ccfa.org.
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Teen Guide: Dealing with Crohn’s & Colitis
(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Work & School)
This valuable guide helps teenagers learn about IBD and provides helpful tips for coping with and managing IBD.
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The Intimate Relationship of Sex and IBD
(in Dating & Relationships, Flares, Medication, Ostomy, Sexuality, Women's Issues)
For people with IBD, sex and sexuality can be challenged by the disease activity, medication ans surgery. In this brochure learn more about sexual function & IBD.
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Tips For Getting Out of Bed
(in Coping & Support, Stress)
Often, the first step in beating the blues is simply forcing yourself to get out of bed and get going - even if you don't feel like facing the day. Here are a few tips that can help.
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Tips For Helping Yourself If You Are Depressed
(in Coping & Support, Stress)
Discusses how some individuals can experience depression with inflammatory bowel disease. This document provides helpful tips on managing depression in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Understanding IBD Medications and Side Effects
(in Coping & Support, Disease Basics, Flares, Medication, Pregnancy, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments, Women's Issues)
The purpose of this brochure is to understand the various medication options and special considerations and possible associated side effects with these medications.
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Vivir con la Colitis Ulcerosa
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Written in Spanish, this brochure provides helpful answers to commonly asked questions about ulcerative colitis, such as what it is, diet, cause, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about ulcerative colitis and what the individual may expect in the future.
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Vivir con la Enfermedad de Crohn
(in Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Stress, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Written in Spanish, this brochure provides helpful answers to commonly asked questions about Crohn's disease, such as what it is, cause, diet, is their a cure, among many others. The goal is to discuss the key points about Crohn’s disease and what the individual may expect in the future.
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Webcasts
(in Flares, Medication, Ostomy, Sexuality, Stress, Women's Issues)
View a complete list of webcasts available by CCFA.
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Women & IBD
(in Medication, Sexuality, Stress, Symptom Management, Women's Issues)
How does IBD affect hormone levels, menstrual cycle and menopause? These and other questions are answered in the educational fact sheet on woman and IBD
