THE 5 STEPS TO HELP YOU OR YOUR CHILD TAKE THE MEDICINES YOU NEED

THE 5 STEPS TO HELP YOU OR YOUR CHILD TAKE THE MEDICINES YOU NEED

For some people, taking their medicine can be the worst part of having Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. However, your medicine is what you to feel better.

Here are 5 simple steps to help you or your child be better with taking medicine.

  1. Remember that taking medications is hard for most kids and teens (and some adults) with IBD but there are strategies that can help!
  2. Let your doctor know that you're having trouble taking your medications so that solutions can be discussed
  3. Parents play a very important part in making sure that medications are taken. Provide support for your children through the treatment process. For adults, ask a family member or friend to help you stay on track.
  4. For difficulties with remembering and organization, alarms, cell-phone reminders, and pill boxes may be helpful. Consider apps such as http://www.medisafe.com.
  5. For those times when you just don't feel like taking medicine, is there a friend or adult you can talk to about your difficulties? Maybe a parent, teacher, or friend from school who can offer some encouragement?

This article, as well as all others, was reviewed and edited by a member of our Medical Advisory Board.

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