Newly diagnosed
I’m just diagnosed
Begin with a clear overview of IBD, diagnosis, and the first terms you may hear from your healthcare team.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Start My Journey
Start Here
Where are you today?
Whether you are newly diagnosed, waiting for answers, preparing for an appointment, or learning to live with IBD, start with the path that feels most helpful today.
Choose My Starting Point01Understand IBD
Learn the basics in clear, approachable language.
02Prepare for Care
Organize your questions and feel more ready for appointments.
03Navigate Daily Life
Find practical support for everyday life with IBD.
Choose your path
Everyone’s IBD journey is different. Start where you are today.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, preparing for an appointment, learning about treatment, living with IBD, or supporting someone you care about, choose the path that best matches what you need right now.
Diagnosis
I’m waiting for answers
Learn about symptoms, common tests, procedures, and how healthcare teams work toward an IBD diagnosis.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Learn About DiagnosisPrepare for care
I’m preparing for an appointment
Organize the questions, symptoms, medications, and priorities you do not want to forget during your visit.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Prepare for My VisitTreatment
I’m learning about treatment
Understand common treatment categories and terminology so conversations with your care team feel less overwhelming.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Understand TreatmentEveryday life
I’m living with IBD
Find practical guidance for school, work, travel, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, and everyday life.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Explore Everyday LifeCaregiver support
I’m supporting someone with IBD
Find guidance for supporting a child, partner, family member, or friend while caring for your own wellbeing.
Approximately 5–10 minutes
Find Caregiver SupportPrepare for care
Going to an appointment?
Use our question guide to organize what you want to discuss with your gastroenterologist, including symptoms, medications, test results, food and nutrition, and everyday life.
View Questions to Ask Your GastroenterologistNeed trusted information?
You do not have to search the entire internet.
Digestive Harmony curates established IBD organizations, educational sources, research links, and patient-support resources in one place.
When You Need Medical Care
Digestive Harmony provides educational information and practical resources. It does not diagnose conditions or provide individualized medical advice. For new, worsening, or concerning symptoms, contact your healthcare team. For a medical emergency, seek emergency care.