TLDR on cannabinoids for #IBD ⭐️may improve symptoms (pain/diarrhea) ⭐️BUT no effect on disease activity ⭐️understand the WHY behind using cannabinoids and HOW we can optimize therapy. ⭐️Increase risk of hospitalization and surgery with use Pearls from @ibdgijami #AIBD2025

Shameless plug of this abstract featuring @Evinature_ CurQD in #PediatricIBD showing improvement in symptoms, calprotectin and even #IUS presented at #CCCongress2024! #AIBD2025

From the complementary medicine clinical breakout session at #AIBD2025, high usage amongst our patients. Good incentive for #IBD docs to learn more about the risk and benefits! @AIBDNetwork

🎉 congratulations to @oridamas , the #AIBD2025 Sherman Emerging Leader Prize recipient for all her work in nutrition as therapy for patients with IBD! Well deserved!

#AIBD2025 is a great opportunity to meet old and new friends!

Ready for Day2 of #AIBD2025? I’m ready to face the frigid cold rooms and ready to learn from the #IBD experts! As an AIBD Ambassador today, I will be covering the #ComplementaryMedicine Session, 5-6:30pm! See you at the room southern hemisphere II with this incredible panel 👇🏾

#AIBD2025 some tips to consider with pain in patients with IBD, particularly on defecation, consider 1) lifestyle changes 2) pelvic floor PT 3) CBT (+/- Hypnosis) and patient driven skills! Many non-Pharmaceutical options exist!

The addition of a GI psychologist is such an incredible resource as part of a GI clinic! Few areas where a psychologist can help ⤵️

Algorithm approach to pain in IBD highlighted this afternoon. Very informative way to frame the issue based on presence (or not) of inflammation and next steps, published by #LaurieKeeferPhD @HorstIBDDoc

Opioid use for pain treatment should be avoided in #IBDpatients! Link with increased risk of infection, mortality and surgery! Learning all about pain and #IBD today from @HorstIBDDoc #AIBD2025