Crohn’s and Colitis

Your health can’t wait.

If you're experiencing symptoms, it could be a sign of damaging inflammation, which left untreated, could get much worse. Call your doctor to schedule an appointment today. 

For 1-on-1 personalized support at no cost to you, call 1-800-655-3097 or enroll online to:

  • Find a gastroenterologist and prepare for your appointment 
  • Learn more about your condition  
  • Learn about insurance and financial support
  • Access additional resources available to you

For support, call 1-800-655-3097 or enroll online.

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Tools and Tips You Can Take With You

Get Your Restroom Request Card*
Take support with you for peace of mind. Discreetly inform others of your Crohn's or UC and request access to restricted restrooms when experiencing symptoms. Plus, get even more helpful info sent to you.

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*Eligibility restricted to patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or UC.

Need to Find a Gastroenterologist Near You?
Use our locator to find a doctor who specializes in Crohn’s disease and UC.

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Ready for More Productive Doctor Visits?
Answer questions about your symptoms and how they affect you with the Doctor Discussion Guide—then bring it to your next appointment.

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Educational Experiences and Resources

Understand inflammation

Take a look inside the body to understand how inflammation affects your symptoms.

See Inside The Body>

Basic facts about Crohn's or UC

Get a general overview of Crohn's disease or UC, all on one page.

Crohn's and Colitis 101>

Make your personal action plan

Find out how much time your disease is impacting your life. Answer 5 quick questions to get 3 personalized, actionable steps.

 

MAKE AN ACTION PLAN>

Words have power. Arm yourself.

Learn inflammatory bowel disease terminology to better understand your condition.

SEE THE GLOSSARY>

The AbbVie Immunology Scholarship

Learn about this opportunity for people with IBD.

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Are you looking for a doctor?

Search for a doctor in your area who specializes in IBD.

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Other Helpful Links

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation>

Crohn’s & Colitis Community>

IBDetermined>

You and IBD >

Patients Like Me>

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)>

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.>

TSA: Transportation Security Administration—Disabilities and Medical Conditions>

The National Women’s Health Information Center (NIH)>

MedlinePlus (NIH)>

MyHealthTeams>

QUESTION FOR YOU

How long have you been diagnosed?

"I'm not diagnosed"

It’s still important to be open about symptoms you might be experiencing.

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"Under a year"

Always stay positive and be proactive. Make sure you know the facts about your condition.

GET THE FACT SHEET>

"1 to 3 years"

Make the most out of every appointment with your specialist.

GET THE Doctor Discussion Guide>

"3 to 5 years"

Do you know how inflammation affects you inside the body—and impacts your symptoms?

See Inside Inflammation>

 

"Over 5 years"

Keep treatment conversations open with your specialist and have more productive visits.

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QUESTION FOR YOU

How often do you experience symptoms?

“Daily”

Schedule an appointment with your specialist and make the visit even more productive.

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“Weekly”

Have an open conversation with your specialist. Make the most of your next visit.

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“Monthly”

Make sure that you’re telling your doctor everything they need to know to help you.

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“Rarely”

Did you know that inflammation can affect you—even if you don’t have symptoms?

SEE INSIDE INFLAMMATION>

Know the basics of Crohn’s or UC

See an overview of facts on Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC)—all on one downloadable page.

GET THE 101 FACT SHEET>
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Understand your inflammation

Explore and learn how inflammation affects you with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC)—from inside the body.

SEE INSIDE INFLAMMATION>
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Get a Restroom Request Card* and helpful info

Have a discreet way to ask for access to restricted restrooms if you have symptoms. And get updates, resources and more sent to your inbox.

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*Eligibility restricted to patients diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

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Understand your inflammation

Explore and learn how inflammation affects you with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (UC)—from inside the body.

SEE INSIDE INFLAMMATION>
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Looking for a gastroenterologist?

Find a gastroenterologist—a doctor who specializes in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC)—near you.

LOCATE SPECIALISTS>
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Make the most of your appointments

Our doctor discussion guide can help you talk effectively with your doctor during your visits.

GET THE GUIDE >
Stopwatch

Is it time to make a personalized action plan?

See how much time your disease is impacting you. Answer 5 quick questions and get 3 customized, timely steps to help you and your doctor take action with your disease.

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