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.

Appeal letter sample: Adalimumab for UC

(in Medication, Treatments)

Template letter for professionals to complete so patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) may receive authorization to take adalimumab when they are no longer responsive to infliximab. Healthcare provider completes letter and patient submits to their insurance company.

Appeal letter sample: Capsule Endoscopy

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Medication)

Template letter for professionals to complete so patients may undergo a capsule endoscopy for diagnostic purposes instead of other methods of examination. Healthcare provider completes letter and patient submits to their insurance company prior to testing.

Appeal letter sample: Financial Resources

(in Finances, Medication)

Template letter for professionals to provide to IBD patients information on finanicial assistance programs. Letter provides information on financial and medication assistance programs.

Appeal letter sample: Infliximab dose escalation

(in Medication, Treatments)

Template letter for professionals to complete so patients may receive authorization for increased dosing of infliximab. Healthcare provider completes letter and patient submits to their insurance company.

Appeal letter sample: Off Labeling

(in Medication, Treatments)

Template letter for professionals to complete when using a medication to treat IBD that is considered off-label. Healthcare provider completes letter and patient submits to their insurance company providing documentation of the medical necessity of the drug being prescribed to the patient.

Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Treatment in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - 6/9/09

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)

This webcast discusses how to find out about the side effects of IBD medication, learn how to decide which is the right treatment medication for you, and learn how to decode statistics.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

(in Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can be treated but not cured with conventional medical therapies. Therefore, some people living with IBD look toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to supplement convential therapies to help ease their symptoms. Get answers to your questions about CAM in this fact sheet.

IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD - 6/16/10

(in Coping & Support, Dating & Relationships, Diagnosis & Testing, Diet & Nutrition, Disease Basics, Medication, Pregnancy, Sexuality, Treatments, Women's Issues)

This webcast discusses: What are important gender issues in IBD? How does IBD affect intimacy and sexuality? What is the impact of IBD medication on fertility and pregnancy?

Maintenance Therapy

(in Medication)

Managing IBD: Taking Charge of Your Disease - 12/6/11

(in Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management, Treatments)

This program is in English and Spanish, and explains: Overall goals of disease management, treatment options and self-management strategies, defining remission in IBD, and the importance of treatment adherence.

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.

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.

Transitions in IBD: Graduating to Young Adult Care - 3/15/12

(in Coping & Support, Diagnosis & Testing, Disease Basics, Medication, Symptom Management)

This program explains: Differences between pediatric and adult IBD care, processes and goals for transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care, differences in IBD treatment and management options when transitioning care, and best practices to improve the quality of life for patients who are transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care.

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.

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.

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