Create your IBD Game Plan to
help keep your goals in sight
Brandi Chastain,
world-renowned soccer player and mom of a child with Crohn's, has teamed up with AbbVie to help people live well with Crohn's or UC.
My IBD Game Plan, created in partnership with world-renowned soccer player Brandi Chastain, is a personalized program designed to keep your goals of managing and living well with IBD in sight.
Brandi's son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Learn about Brandi and her family's experience with IBD and how they kicked off their game plan.
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How My IBD Game Plan works for you
Living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – can be unpredictable and an emotional challenge. My IBD Game Plan can help in 3 ways:
Start with your IBD Playbook
Partner with your gastroenterologist to create a treatment plan to help manage your IBD symptoms. Then use the IBD Playbook to identify the challenges you want to overcome to achieve your goals.
Get your Restroom Request Card*
Register to receive your Restroom Request Card – then use it to discreetly ask for access to restricted restrooms when symptoms arise.
Explore My IBD Game Plan resources
Gain helpful information, insight and support with videos, interactive tools and more. Find everything you need to complete My IBD Game Plan.
Understand your condition
Discover tips – watch gastroenterologist Dr. Long share tips for patients with IBD.
Crohn's Video: Tips for Patients with IBDUC Video: Tips for Patients with IBD
Learn about treatment options – plus, watch Dr. Long discuss the importance of exploring IBD treatment options with your doctor.
Crohn's Video on Treatment OptionsUC Video on Treatment Options
Millie Long, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at The University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
Stay in the know on your condition – download Crohn's and ulcerative colitis fact sheets covering basic disease information you can share with others.
Crohn's Disease 101Ulcerative Colitis 101
Get informed on inflammation – take an interactive tour inside the body to see how inflammation can play a role in your symptoms.
See Inside Inflammation
Team up with your doctor
Have effective conversations – use our guide to help you improve discussions with your doctor.
Doctor Discussion GuideFind a gastroenterologist – use our locator tool to search for a doctor near you specializing in Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.
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Take control of your daily life
Learn the facts about managing the stress of IBD – plus, watch Brandi and IBD psychiatrist Dr. Szigethy discuss managing stress associated with IBD.
Crohn's Video onManaging the Stress of IBD
UC Video on
Managing the Stress of IBD
Learn about managing social situations – plus, watch Dr. Szigethy discuss managing daily life situations when you have IBD.
Crohn's Video onManaging Social Situations
UC Video on
Managing Social Situations
Get tips on refocusing your mind – plus, watch Dr. Szigethy discuss ways to enhance emotional wellness and the importance of having social support.
Crohn's Video onRefocusing the Mind
UC Video on
Refocusing the Mind
Finding motivation – plus, watch Brandi and Dr. Szigethy discuss finding motivation and the importance of keeping focused on your goals.
Crohn's Video onFinding Motivation
UC Video on
Finding Motivation
Eva Szigethy, Ph.D., M.D., M.S., is a Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Pediatrics at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
IBD Patient Stories
Watch videos of people who have experienced IBD affecting their lives.
Debbie's Story
See how Debbie lives with Crohn’s disease.
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Sandy's Story
See how Sandy lives with ulcerative colitis.
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