Tools to take Dual Control:


IBD Patient Conversation Guide


Use this guide to help start a conversation with your doctor about controlling your IBD from within. Take a step forward in achieving dual control of your disease and your dreams.

Tools to take Dual Control:

Reflect on your dreams and what matters most

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If you had visible proof that your gut was healing on the inside, what dreams of plans would you take off hold?


Before you talk to your doctor about tests or treatment options, think about "control inside" would mean for you.


Remember: feeling better is important, but it’s not the whole story. Proof inside helps you and your doctor choose the next step — for control inside and control of your dreams.

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Ask your doctor about endoscopic remission

At your next doctor visit, ask what remission means for you, how to check if your gut is healing on the inside, and what you can do to reach that goal.

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Make the most of your next doctor's visit

Prepare for your next doctor's visit: Note recent symptoms, bring along details of your tests and current treatments, and discuss your goals and dreams.

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