Resources
and support
It can be challenging to find helpful information on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Learning about these conditions and how they fit into daily life can help empower children, care partners, and adults.
Your CD support guide
Learn the CD basics, explore ways to talk to different people in your life, connect with others who understand, and find practical lifestyle tips.
Your UC support guide
Learn the UC basics, explore ways to talk to different people in your life, connect with others who understand, and find practical lifestyle tips.
Guide to pediatric CD
Get clear information and practical resources to help you feel empowered and make confident decisions about caring for a child or adolescent with Crohn’s disease.
Guide to pediatric UC
Get clear information and practical resources to help you feel empowered and make confident decisions about caring for a child or adolescent with ulcerative colitis.
Crohn’s brochure
Understand what Crohn’s disease is, how it’s different from ulcerative colitis, and how it’s treated and monitored.
Ulcerative colitis brochure
Understand what UC is, how it’s different from Crohn’s, and how it’s treated and monitored.
Activity center (CCF)
Find fun activities, comics, and more to help both parents and children learn more about IBD, from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF).
Check in on mental health (CCF)
Learn about how mental health can be impacted by IBD (and vice versa) with this resource from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF).
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF)
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) has an in-depth guide to navigating life as a newly diagnosed IBD patient.
Diet and nutrition resources (CCF)
Certain foods may be a trigger for IBD symptoms. Learn more about diet and nutrition in this resource from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF).
Filling your prescription (Takeda guide)
Read about how prescriptions are filled, whether you get them from your care team’s office or a pharmacy.
Financial info: Assistance programs (NeedyMeds)
NeedyMeds is a free, nonprofit search tool that can help find financial assistance for medications.
Financial info: Expenses
Healthline has tips for managing expenses for people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Financial info: Health insurance (CCF)
Get details from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) on what your health insurance might cover and how to manage the cost of treatment.
Financial info: Life insurance (Policygenius)
Got questions about life insurance while living with IBD? Policygenius has information that may be helpful.
Financial info: Scholarship & education financing (CCF)
Get details from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) on special opportunities for your teen.
Healthcare coverage (Takeda guide)
A general overview of different types of healthcare plans, common terms, and how to use plans.
IBD and COVID-19: Extra precautions (CDC)
Here are some important tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to avoid getting sick from COVID-19.
IBD and COVID-19: Q&A (UChicago)
Got questions about IBD and COVID-19 vaccines? UChicago Medicine has the answers.
IBD and pregnancy: A community that cares (IBDMoms)
IBDMoms is a space for mothers with IBD to share their experiences with each other.
IBD and pregnancy: Beyond the basics (UTD)
Get a deep dive into topics such as fertility, genetics, and breastfeeding when living with IBD from UpToDate (UTD).
IBD and pregnancy: Fact sheet (CCF)
This fact sheet from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF) can help you understand what to expect when planning for a family.
IBD Glossary
IBD can feel like a different language. We have a glossary that can help break it all down for you.
Living with IBD Podcast
Listen in on real conversations people with IBD are having. They could shed some light on what you’re going through.
Mayo Clinic
These guides on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis from the Mayo Clinic go into detail about symptoms and complications.
Medicare (Takeda guide)
Learn about eligibility for Medicare, explanations of parts A, B, C, and D, and how to use Medicare to cover costs.
Out-of-pocket costs (Takeda guide)
Learn how costs are shared between people and their medical plans through deductibles.
Patient mentor program
If you would like to schedule a call with someone who understands the challenges of living with IBD, we have a team of mentors ready to talk at a time that’s convenient for you.
Recipes (CCF)
Wondering what to eat with IBD? Explore hundreds of gut-friendly recipes, filter by your favorite ingredients, and create personalized meal plans on this recipe hub from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCF), sponsored by Takeda.
SupportedPatient
SupportedPatient is a resource that offers detailed support and information about areas of life that you might be struggling with but are harder to talk about with your healthcare providers, like intimacy, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
UOAA promotes quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions through information, support, advocacy, and collaboration.
Visual signs and symptoms
Wondering what IBD symptoms (including your stools) can look like? Check out the visual signs of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Links to third-party websites are provided as resources and not intended to be an endorsement. Takeda is not responsible for their content.
Featured resources
IBD Glossary
IBD can feel like a different language. We have a glossary that can help break it all down for you.
Our patient mentors are ready to talk
If you would like to schedule a call with someone who understands the challenges of living with IBD, we have a team of mentors ready to talk at a time that’s convenient for you.
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