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CCFA Partners Research Update: NSAID Use and IBD Symptoms
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, medications such as Advil, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) may cause gastrointestinal inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD patients are often told to avoid these medications. In a recently published study, we looked at patients in CCFA Partners who were in remission (with few to no symptoms) and asked about regular NSAID use. We then looked at whether they flared 6 months later. A total of 791 patients were included, of these, 40.6% reported ever using NSAIDS at baseline. Patients with Crohn's disease (CD) who regularly used NSAIDS (at least 5 times/monthly) had a 65% increased risk of later flare. No effect of regular NSAID use was seen for ulcerative colitis (UC). […]
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Featured Blog: Tips for Managing Social Eating
By James Testaverde, MPA, Senior Director of Patient Services, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
A lot of social activities involve eating. Knowing that you have to go out to dinner or to a social event involving food can be a source of worry for some people with IBD. There is no “IBD-safe” menu, but there are techniques and strategies to use to make dining out a positive experience.
Some tips to keep in mind include:
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Don’t go out feeling too hungry. You may not make the best food choices as you will be driven by hunger and the desire to feel full. |
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Don’t be afraid to make special requests. Many restaurants will alter how a dish is prepared. |
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Call ahead if you have specific questions or review the menu ahead of time online. This way, you can identify potential food problems and avoid feeling hurried by the server when reviewing options. |
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Other blog posts you may find interesting:
Impact of IBD on Maintaining Healthy Nutrition (By James Testaverde)
Treating Depression in IBD (By David Walter)
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Things Happening at CCFA In July…
IBD, IBS, & Other Gastrointestinal Conditions Facebook Chat. Join CCFA on Wednesday, July 27th from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT for a Facebook chat about IBD, IBS, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Sasha Taleban, Director of the IBD Program in the University of Arizona Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and at Banner University Medical Center, will answer your questions about other GI diseases and conditions and how they can affect IBD patients.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1349073965109659/
New Webcast Archives Available. If you missed any of our live educational webcasts in 2015, you can now view the programs at your convenience! Our webcasts archives are now available 24/7 on various topics, including: nutrition in IBD, complementary and alternative therapies, diagnostics in managing IBD, updates in research, and more! Start watching today, by visiting www.ccfa.org/resources/webcasts.html
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