Condition
Crohn's Disease
Clear, practical articles to help you understand Crohn's Disease symptoms, medications, flares, nutrition, and everyday disease management. Browse our articles below.
What Happens at Your First IBD Follow-Up Appointment?
First IBD follow-up appointment: learn what your GI reviews, including symptoms, medications, CRP and fecal calprotectin, and what to bring.
What “Buy and Bill” Means for an IBD Infusion
Buy and bill for IBD infusions means your provider purchases the drug and bills your medical plan. Compare bagging models and ask 3 key cost questions.
Turning 18 With IBD: Pediatric-to-Adult Transition Checklist
Pediatric-to-adult IBD transition checklist: organize records, medications, insurance and an adult GI. Plan transfer at 18 to 21 and coverage at 26.
The IBD Lab Tracker: CBC, CRP, Calprotectin, Iron, B12, Vitamin D
Build an IBD lab tracker for CBC, CRP, calprotectin, iron, B12 and vitamin D. Learn key ranges and log trends, symptoms and medications.
The IBD Fiber-Tolerance Ladder: A Structured Way to Test Texture and Amount
How to add fiber back with IBD: follow a 5-rung plan testing type, texture and portion for 1-2 weeks each, with symptom logs and stricture safeguards.
Terminal Ileitis on Colonoscopy: Causes and Next Tests
Terminal ileitis on colonoscopy is not always Crohn's. Compare infection and NSAID causes, plus the biopsies, stool tests, and imaging that come next.
Symptoms Returning After Crohn's Surgery: What to Document
Symptoms returning after Crohn's surgery? Document timing, stool patterns, pain, medications and test results to help your GI assess recurrence.
Symptoms Return Before Your Next Biologic Dose: What to Track and Report
Biologic wearing off before your next dose? Track symptoms, dose dates and biomarkers across 3 to 4 cycles, then prepare a clear report for your GI.
Step Therapy for IBD: What “Fail First” Means and How Appeals Work
Step therapy for IBD explained: learn what fail first means, which appeal rules apply, and use a 3-part checklist to build your override request.
Starting a JAK Inhibitor for UC or Crohn's: What to Track During the First Three Months
Starting a JAK inhibitor for UC or Crohn’s? Use this 12-week checklist to track symptoms, blood tests, side effects and induction decision points.
Skin Changes With IBD: Erythema Nodosum, Pyoderma, Drug Reactions
Skin changes with IBD: learn to distinguish erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum and drug reactions, what to document, and when to seek urgent care.
Seton Drain Care: What to Record and When to Call Your Surgeon
Seton drain care: track drainage, pain, temperature and position each day, spot infection warning signs, and know when to call your surgeon.