IBD patient guides
Each guide targets a common search topic, foods to eat during a flare, finding support near you, tracking symptoms, and more. Education only; always work with your IBD care team.
60 guides covering common Crohn's, colitis, and IBD searches, each with links to deeper articles and tools.
Getting Started
- First gastroenterology appointment with IBD , What many patients bring, ask, and expect at a first GI visit for Crohn's or colitis. Educ…
- Newly diagnosed IBD: first-week Foundation pathway , A first-week pathway after Crohn's or colitis diagnosis using Crohn's & Colitis Foundation…
- Newly diagnosed with Crohn's or colitis , First steps after an IBD diagnosis: questions for your GI, support links, visit prep, and …
- What is Crohn's disease? Foundation basics , Crohn's disease basics with Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education links. Attribut…
- What is IBD? Foundation patient basics , Plain-language IBD overview using Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education. Attribut…
- What is ulcerative colitis? Foundation basics , Ulcerative colitis basics with Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education links. Attri…
Nutrition
- Anti-inflammatory diet for IBD: a realistic guide , What anti-inflammatory eating means for Crohn's and colitis: Mediterranean-style patterns,…
- Autoimmune nutrition basics , Autoimmune nutrition basics: protect protein and calories, correct deficiencies, avoid ext…
- Crohn's disease diet and nutrition , How nutrition fits into Crohn's disease care: deficiencies, flare vs. remission eating, an…
- Crohn's food triggers , Common food triggers patients discuss with their IBD team, individual results vary. Track …
- Dining out with IBD , How many patients plan restaurant meals with Crohn's or colitis: menus, portions, restroom…
- Elimination diets in IBD: when to stop , How long IBD elimination trials should last, malnutrition risks, reintroduction steps, and…
- Foods to eat during a Crohn's flare , Gentle food ideas, hydration, and common triggers during an active Crohn's flare. Educatio…
- Foundation diet and nutrition resources , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation diet and nutrition education with IBDPal tracking.…
- Gluten-free eating for autoimmune conditions: when it applies , When gluten-free eating is medically required versus optional in autoimmune life. Screenin…
- Hydration and fluids for IBD , Why dehydration is common in IBD, drink choices during flares, and when to call your care …
- Iron deficiency nutrition in IBD , Iron-rich eating with Crohn's or colitis, why oral iron may fail during inflammation, and …
- Low-residue diet for IBD , When a low-residue or low-fiber pattern may be discussed during IBD flares, example foods,…
- Protein for healing during an IBD flare , Why protein matters during Crohn's or colitis flares, gentler protein ideas, and when to a…
- Ulcerative colitis diet and foods , UC nutrition basics: remission vs. flare patterns, hydration, and tracking triggers. Educa…
- Vitamin D and bone nutrition in IBD , Vitamin D, calcium, and bone-friendly nutrition for Crohn's and colitis, plus screening qu…
- What should I eat with Crohn's or colitis? , Practical IBD diet guidance: foods many people tolerate in remission vs. during flares, hy…
Flares
- Crohn's flare: what to do , Calm first steps during a Crohn's flare: when to call your team, hydration, diet adjustmen…
- IBD flare emergency supplies and go-bag , Checklist of supplies many patients pack for urgency, school, work, and travel during Croh…
- Ulcerative colitis flare management , UC flare basics: symptoms to report, hydration, diet patterns, and clinic communication. E…
Support
- Crohn's and colitis support groups , Find in-person and virtual IBD support groups by state, plus national helplines and the IB…
- Find a Foundation chapter or IBD support group , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation chapter and support-group finders with IBDPal's st…
- IBD helpline and help center numbers , National IBD helplines and help centers, including the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IBD He…
- IBD support near me , Find IBD and Crohn's support near you: state chapters, support groups, and major centers o…
Tracking
- IBD nutrition tracking with IBDPal , Free iOS app for IBD nutrition, symptom, and flare tracking with visit-prep exports. MediV…
- Track IBD symptoms and food , Why logging meals and symptoms helps IBD care, what to record, and free tracking with the …
Clinical
- IBD clinical trials and Foundation research education , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation research and clinical trial education with your IB…
- IBD colonoscopy and cancer surveillance: Foundation bridge , Bridge to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education themes on colonoscopy and colorec…
- Prepare for your Crohn's or IBD doctor visit , Printable IBD visit checklist: symptoms, meds, questions, and trends to share with your ga…
Treatment
- Biologic access outside the United States , When U.S. insurance guides do not apply: formulary limits, denials, cost, biosimilars, and…
- Biologic questions for your doctor , Country-neutral questions to ask your gastroenterologist about biologic therapy in Crohn's…
- Biologics for Crohn's and colitis | overview , Patient-friendly overview of biologic therapies in IBD: questions for your team, insurance…
- Complementary medicine and IBD: Foundation bridge , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation complementary medicine education safely alongside …
- IBD insurance appeal letters with Foundation resources , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation appeal-letter education with your clinic after an …
- IBD medications: Foundation Medication Guide bridge , How to use the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IBD Medication Guide with your care team. Attr…
- IBD step therapy and Safe Step Act resources , Patient explainer for IBD step therapy and Foundation advocacy resources including Safe St…
- IBD surgery and ostomy: Foundation education bridge , Bridge guide to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education on IBD surgery and ostomy l…
- IBD vaccines and infection risk: Foundation bridge , Foundation-attributed education bridge on vaccines and infection awareness for people on I…
- Prior authorization with Foundation resources , How patients use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation prior authorization education with clinic su…
Wellness
- Foundation resources for IBD emotional wellness , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education for stress, anxiety, and emotion…
- Living with an ostomy and IBD , Ostomy basics for IBD patients: peer support, supplies, and emotional adjustment resources…
- Sleep and rest during IBD flares , Sleep disruption and fatigue during IBD flares: practical rest tips and when to discuss sy…
- Stress, anxiety, and IBD , How stress and mood interact with IBD symptoms, coping strategies, and when to seek mental…
- Travel planning with IBD , Travel tips for Crohn's and colitis: medications, restrooms, food planning, and flare prep…
- Workplace and school rights with IBD , Overview of workplace and school accommodations for Crohn's and colitis: ADA, 504 plans, a…
Family
- Camp Oasis and youth IBD support , How Camp Oasis and Foundation youth resources support kids and teens with Crohn's or colit…
- IBD workplace and school rights: Foundation deep dive , Deep dive on school and workplace accommodations for IBD using Crohn's & Colitis Foundatio…
- Partners and caregivers: supporting someone with IBD , How partners and caregivers can support someone with Crohn's or colitis without taking ove…
- Pediatric Crohn's and colitis help , Resources for children and teens with IBD: ImproveCareNow, GIKids, school planning, and fa…
- Pregnancy and IBD with Foundation resources , How to use Crohn's & Colitis Foundation patient education when planning pregnancy with Cro…
- Youth and school IBD resources from the Foundation , School and teen living-with-IBD guidance using Crohn's & Colitis Foundation youth and pare…
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