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Aminosalicylates
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Aminosalicylates are compounds that contain 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA).
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Antibiotics
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Antibiotics are effective as long-term therapy in some people with IBD, particularly Crohn's disease patients. This section provides information on antibiotic drugs including the different types, delivery, possible side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations.
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Biologic Therapies
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
Biologic therapies are often reserved to treat more advanced or aggressive disease. This section provides information on biologic drugs including the different types, delivery, possible side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations.
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Corticosteroids
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
In general, corticosteroids are recommended only for short-term use in order to achieve remission. This section provides information on corticosteroid drugs including the different types, delivery, possible side effects, drug interactions, and special considerations.
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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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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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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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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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Types of Medications
(in Flares, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)
At the present time, there are five basic categories of medications used in the treatment of IBD. This section discusses each class of treatment options for IBD.
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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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Voices of Progress: Predicting Prognosis Part 1
(in Complications, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Flares, Symptom Management, Treatments)
CCFA held a three-day research colloquium in Atlanta. The colloquium involved a panel of six IBD research leaders from across the country and touched on topics such as therapies, genetics, nutrition, and much more. This five-part series is a "must view" for anyone interested in the future of IBD research.
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Webcasts
(in Flares, Medication, Ostomy, Sexuality, Stress, Women's Issues)
View a complete list of webcasts available by CCFA.
