Alternative treatments after surgery

Has anyone had luck with alternative treatments such as herbs, etc. after a resection and used these successfully as a maintenance regimen? My daughter is dreading the immunosuppresants and hair loss now that she has finally gotten her blockage found and hen straightened out.


Thanks.

As someone who has had this disease probably since I was at least 13, I can tell you that treating it aggressively is the only way I will ever go about it. This is something your daughter will have for the rest of her life. She has already had to have one resection. Treating it with herbs will most likely let things fester on a microscopic level, even if she is feeling good. I went along feeling pretty good for 10 years, untreated, thinking things were good, then I spent the next 10 years in and out of the hospital and operating room. If I had only known then what I know now. A little hair loss is nothing compared a lot of bowel loss.

Alternative treatments can work in conjuncture with modern medicine to help bring things under control and maybe let lower level drugs work. But in and of themselves, IMHO, is only asking to go right back into the operating room for the sake of vanity. And that is from one of the ultimate girly girl vain women out there.

Yep , folic acid , Co Q 10 and vit E .

I've had 2 resections. I am a big supporter of alternative medicine and use it regularly—in conjunction with traditional meds. I agree with the others, try natural remedies, but definitely don't stop meds. It's too risky. There are some milder meds available. jmho.

For natural remedies, you can try probiotics (highly recommended), digestive enzymes, herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, green tea, bee propolis, essential oils, diets like SCD or the Maker's Diet (also work very well for some ppl), vitamins as suggested above, acupuncture, massage therapy (it does relax me)...there's so many things to at least try.

Good luck!

Oh yeah, that's the doc that says eating omega-3 fatty acids decreases murder rates. It wouldn't have anything to do with upbringing, habitat, advantages/disadvantages in life, psychological disorders, spirituality...

Sorry, babeinthewoods, no offense meant to you for your link about diet and vitamins etc. We all know crohnies who have some success with these natural ways too.

Locrian with Crohns medications, hairshedding is a common occurence and nothing seriously wrong. We tend to be malnourished and our meds cause this. Just want to make that clear to the original poster. Hugs!