Tag: Crohn’s treatment side effects
New Guidelines Bring Hope to Families Managing Pediatric Crohn’s
New clinical practice guidelines from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology offer hope for families managing pediatric Crohn’s disease. These evidence-based recommendations provide a clearer roadmap for personalized treatment approaches that prioritize both effective care and quality of life for children with IBD.
Hidden IBD Complication Nearly Kills Infliximab Patient
A Crohn’s patient on infliximab developed life-threatening complications that perfectly mimicked a simple infection, highlighting critical warning signs every IBD patient should know. This case reveals why vigilance and expert care are essential for those on immunosuppressive therapy.
Weight Gain with Crohn’s: You’re Not Alone in This Hidden Battle
Weight gain with Crohn’s disease is more common than many realize, yet it often leaves patients feeling isolated and misunderstood. From medication side effects to lifestyle changes during flares, there are multiple reasons why the scale might move upward—and you’re not alone in this struggle.
Your Doctor Just Mentioned Biologics: What’s Next on Your IBD Journey
When your doctor suggests biologic treatment for Crohn’s disease, it can feel both hopeful and overwhelming. Here’s what this important decision means for your IBD journey and how to approach it with confidence.
Beyond Bloating: Practical Ways to Find Relief with Crohn’s
Crohn’s bloating isn’t just discomfort—it’s a complex symptom that affects confidence and daily life. New guidance reveals practical strategies for identifying triggers and finding relief through systematic tracking, lifestyle modifications, and careful communication with your healthcare team.
Why Cancer Prevention Research Gives IBD Patients New Hope
New cancer prevention research highlights how chronic inflammation contributes to cancer development, offering important insights for IBD patients. This comprehensive study suggests that managing inflammation effectively may help reduce long-term cancer risk.
New Crohn’s Treatment Approved: What Upadacitinib Means for You
The FDA has approved upadacitinib for adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, offering a new oral treatment option for those who haven’t found relief with other therapies. This approval expands treatment possibilities and provides hope for better symptom management in the IBD community.
New Treatment Option Approved for Crohn’s After TNF Failure
The FDA has approved upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for adults with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease who haven’t responded well to TNF blockers. This gives patients and doctors a new treatment option with a different mechanism of action, backed by strong clinical trial data showing both symptom improvement and intestinal healing.
New FDA-Approved Treatment Offers Hope for Tough Crohn’s Cases
The FDA’s approval of Rinvoq for Crohn’s disease offers new hope specifically for patients who haven’t responded to traditional anti-TNF therapies. This oral JAK inhibitor represents a different approach to controlling inflammation and could be a game-changer for those who have run out of treatment options.
New FDA-Approved IBD Treatment Offers Hope for Difficult Cases
The FDA has approved Rinvoq, a new once-daily oral treatment for moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This JAK inhibitor offers hope for patients who haven’t found success with traditional therapies, with some seeing improvement in as little as eight weeks.
