https://crohnzone.com Patient-led, evidence-based resources for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). en-us Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://crohnzone.com/post/best-biologic-for-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/best-biologic-for-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT There is no single best biologic for Crohn's disease. The right choice depends on disease severity, location, fistulas, prior treatments, safety, and your preferences. https://crohnzone.com/post/crohns-disease-vs-ulcerative-colitis https://crohnzone.com/post/crohns-disease-vs-ulcerative-colitis Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Crohn's disease vs ulcerative colitis: Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract through all bowel-wall layers, while UC affects only the colon's lining. https://crohnzone.com/post/foods-to-avoid-with-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/foods-to-avoid-with-crohns-disease Diet, Supplements & Recipes Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Foods to avoid with Crohn's disease, especially during a flare: insoluble fiber, high-fat fried foods, lactose, alcohol, and more, plus why triggers are individual. https://crohnzone.com/post/ibd-medications-comparison-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/ibd-medications-comparison-guide Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT A complete, plain-English comparison of IBD medications for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: drug classes, how they work, route, and what they treat. https://crohnzone.com/post/new-ibd-treatments-2026 https://crohnzone.com/post/new-ibd-treatments-2026 Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT New IBD treatments 2026: a plain-English, cited guide to recently approved Crohn's and colitis therapies, including IL-23 inhibitors, S1P modulators, and JAK drugs. https://crohnzone.com/post/rinvoq-upadacitinib-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/rinvoq-upadacitinib-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Learn how it works, the trial results, dosing, and safety risks. https://crohnzone.com/post/skyrizi-vs-stelara-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/skyrizi-vs-stelara-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Skyrizi vs Stelara for Crohn's disease: the SEQUENCE head-to-head trial found Skyrizi superior for endoscopic remission. Compare how they work, dosing, and safety. https://crohnzone.com/post/stelara-ustekinumab-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/stelara-ustekinumab-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Stelara for Crohn's is an anti-IL-12/23 biologic given as a single weight-based IV infusion, then 90 mg under the skin every 8 weeks. Here is the evidence. https://crohnzone.com/post/ulcerative-colitis-symptoms-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/ulcerative-colitis-symptoms-guide Medical Treatments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ulcerative colitis symptoms include bloody diarrhea, urgency, rectal bleeding, and cramping. 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Learn how they work, what switching studies show, and how to talk to your GI team today. https://crohnzone.com/post/vitamin-a-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/vitamin-a-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide Diet, Supplements & Recipes Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Vitamin A deficiency in Crohn's disease can cause night blindness and skin problems. 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An honest patient guide to EPIC trial evidence, EPA/DHA dosing, food sources, and Cochrane verdict. https://crohnzone.com/post/vedolizumab-entyvio-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/vedolizumab-entyvio-crohns-disease-guide Medical Treatments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Vedolizumab (Entyvio) is a gut-selective biologic for Crohn's disease. Learn how this anti-integrin therapy works, what trials show, and dosing options. https://crohnzone.com/post/caregiver-burnout-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/caregiver-burnout-crohns-disease Body & Soul Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Caregiver burnout in Crohn's disease affects nearly half of family caregivers. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and evidence-based coping strategies. https://crohnzone.com/post/selenium-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/selenium-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide Diet, Supplements & Recipes Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Learn how selenium deficiency affects Crohn's patients - causes, symptoms, food sources, supplementation, and the latest 2024 evidence on selenium and IBD. https://crohnzone.com/post/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help heal perianal fistulas and reduce Crohn's disease inflammation. Learn how HBOT works, the evidence, and who benefits. https://crohnzone.com/post/restroom-anxiety-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/restroom-anxiety-crohns-disease Body & Soul Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Restroom anxiety is one of the biggest stressors in Crohn's disease. Learn evidence-based coping skills, Ally's Law rights, and brain-gut therapies that help. https://crohnzone.com/post/folate-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/folate-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide Diet, Supplements & Recipes Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Folate deficiency affects 22% of Crohn's disease patients. Learn the causes, symptoms, and supplementation strategies that protect against complications. https://crohnzone.com/post/sibo-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/sibo-crohns-disease-guide Medical Treatments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT SIBO affects up to 32% of Crohn's disease patients and is often mistaken for an IBD flare. Learn the symptoms, breath test diagnosis, and treatment options. https://crohnzone.com/post/racial-disparities-crohns-disease-care https://crohnzone.com/post/racial-disparities-crohns-disease-care Body & Soul Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Racial disparities in Crohn's disease care delay diagnosis and limit access to biologics for BIPOC patients. Learn the gaps and how to self-advocate now. https://crohnzone.com/post/c-difficile-infection-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/c-difficile-infection-crohns-disease-guide Medical Treatments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT C. diff infection hits Crohn's patients up to 10x more often. Learn how to tell a flare from infection, plus treatments like vancomycin, fidaxomicin, FMT. https://crohnzone.com/post/zinc-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/zinc-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide Diet, Supplements & Recipes Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Up to 40% of Crohn's disease patients have zinc deficiency, linked to hospitalizations and surgery. Learn the causes, symptoms, testing, and treatment. https://crohnzone.com/post/acceptance-commitment-therapy-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/acceptance-commitment-therapy-crohns-disease Body & Soul Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps Crohn's patients cope with anxiety, stress, and disease activity. See what recent 2025 clinical trials reveal. https://crohnzone.com/post/kidney-stones-crohns-disease-causes-prevention https://crohnzone.com/post/kidney-stones-crohns-disease-causes-prevention Medical Treatments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kidney stones affect Crohn's disease patients more often than the general population. Learn the main causes, risk factors, and proven prevention strategies. https://crohnzone.com/post/magnesium-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/magnesium-deficiency-crohns-disease-guide Diet, Supplements & Recipes Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Up to 88% of Crohn's disease patients face magnesium deficiency. Learn the warning symptoms, causes, and which magnesium supplement forms are safest for IBD. https://crohnzone.com/post/grief-crohns-diagnosis-coping-with-loss https://crohnzone.com/post/grief-crohns-diagnosis-coping-with-loss Body & Soul Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Grief and Crohn's disease often travel together. Learn how patients mourn their healthy self, face ambiguous loss, and find honest paths to acceptance. https://crohnzone.com/post/bile-acid-diarrhea-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/bile-acid-diarrhea-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bile acid diarrhea affects more than 30% of Crohn's disease patients yet often goes undiagnosed. Learn the symptoms, SeHCAT testing, and treatment options. https://crohnzone.com/post/endoscopic-balloon-dilation-crohns-strictures https://crohnzone.com/post/endoscopic-balloon-dilation-crohns-strictures Medical Treatments Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Endoscopic balloon dilation for Crohn's strictures offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery. Learn success rates, risks, and patient outcomes. https://crohnzone.com/post/pediatric-to-adult-crohns-transition-care https://crohnzone.com/post/pediatric-to-adult-crohns-transition-care Body & Soul Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Moving from pediatric to adult Crohn's care: a structured transition guide covering timing, key skills, mental health, and what young adults need to know. https://crohnzone.com/post/low-fodmap-diet-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/low-fodmap-diet-crohns-disease Diet, Supplements & Recipes Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Low FODMAP diet for Crohn's disease in IBD remission: 2025 evidence on symptom relief, microbiota impact, and how to safely reintroduce common trigger foods. https://crohnzone.com/post/vaccines-crohns-disease-patients-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/vaccines-crohns-disease-patients-guide Medical Treatments Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Vaccines for Crohn's disease patients matter most before you start biologics. Learn which shots are safe, which ones to avoid, and how to time them right. https://crohnzone.com/post/fear-of-food-crohns-disease-arfid https://crohnzone.com/post/fear-of-food-crohns-disease-arfid Body & Soul Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Fear of food with Crohn's disease is common and often misunderstood. Learn what ARFID is, why it develops, and evidence-based ways to eat with less anxiety. https://crohnzone.com/post/exclusive-enteral-nutrition-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/exclusive-enteral-nutrition-crohns-disease Diet, Supplements & Recipes Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Exclusive enteral nutrition for Crohn's disease uses a liquid formula diet to induce remission. Learn how EEN works, who it helps, and what results to expect. https://crohnzone.com/post/postoperative-crohns-recurrence-prevention https://crohnzone.com/post/postoperative-crohns-recurrence-prevention Medical Treatments Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Up to half of Crohn's patients face endoscopic recurrence within a year of surgery. Learn 2026 evidence-based ways to prevent postoperative recurrence. https://crohnzone.com/post/world-ibd-day-2026-ibd-has-no-borders https://crohnzone.com/post/world-ibd-day-2026-ibd-has-no-borders Body & Soul Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT World IBD Day 2026 (May 19) marks the 'IBD Has No Borders' campaign for equal access to care. Learn the theme, key facts, and how patients can take part. https://crohnzone.com/post/mbsr-mindfulness-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/mbsr-mindfulness-crohns-disease Body & Soul Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Discover how Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps Crohn's disease patients reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Evidence-based IBD guide. https://crohnzone.com/post/capsule-endoscopy-crohns-disease-patient-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/capsule-endoscopy-crohns-disease-patient-guide Medical Treatments Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Capsule endoscopy for Crohn's disease uses a tiny swallowable camera to image the entire small bowel. Learn how PillCam works, what to expect, and the risks. https://crohnzone.com/post/mr-enterography-crohns-disease-patient-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/mr-enterography-crohns-disease-patient-guide Medical Treatments Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT MR enterography for Crohn's disease is a radiation-free scan that maps small bowel inflammation. Learn how MRE works, what to expect, and why it matters. https://crohnzone.com/post/medical-gaslighting-crohns-disease-self-advocacy https://crohnzone.com/post/medical-gaslighting-crohns-disease-self-advocacy Body & Soul Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Felt dismissed by your doctor? Learn what medical gaslighting looks like in Crohn's disease care and proven strategies to advocate for yourself effectively. https://crohnzone.com/post/ibd-aid-diet-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/ibd-aid-diet-crohns-disease Diet, Supplements & Recipes Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT The IBD-AID diet for Crohn's combines probiotics, prebiotics, and modified carbohydrates. Studies show symptom relief and reduced medication needs in patients. https://crohnzone.com/post/top-down-vs-step-up-crohns-profile-trial https://crohnzone.com/post/top-down-vs-step-up-crohns-profile-trial Medical Treatments Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT PROFILE trial shows top-down therapy for Crohn's disease beats step-up: 79% sustained remission vs 15% at one year. What newly diagnosed patients need to know. https://crohnzone.com/post/hair-loss-crohns-disease-causes-coping https://crohnzone.com/post/hair-loss-crohns-disease-causes-coping Body & Soul Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Hair loss affects up to one-third of Crohn's disease patients. Learn the medical causes, what to ask your doctor, and ways to cope emotionally with hair loss. https://crohnzone.com/post/subcutaneous-infliximab-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/subcutaneous-infliximab-crohns-disease Medical Treatments Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Subcutaneous infliximab (Zymfentra) is the first FDA-approved self-injection biologic for Crohn's disease. Learn how it works, who it fits, trial data. https://crohnzone.com/post/crohns-disease-college-students-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/crohns-disease-college-students-guide Body & Soul Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Heading to college with Crohn's disease? Learn how to manage flares, secure 504/ADA accommodations, and protect your studies with this practical guide. https://crohnzone.com/post/specific-carbohydrate-diet-crohns-disease https://crohnzone.com/post/specific-carbohydrate-diet-crohns-disease Diet, Supplements & Recipes Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) cuts grains, most sugars, and complex starches. See what the DINE-CD trial shows about SCD for Crohn's disease symptoms. https://crohnzone.com/post/therapeutic-drug-monitoring-crohns-disease-guide https://crohnzone.com/post/therapeutic-drug-monitoring-crohns-disease-guide Medical Treatments Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Therapeutic drug monitoring helps Crohn's disease patients on biologics like infliximab and adalimumab stay in remission. Learn how and when TDM is used.