My teen daughter was just diagnosed...please answer some basics for me.

   My son was diagnosed at 12 and tests showed at the time that his entire intestinal tract was ulcerated and inflamed. We followed the conventional drug protocol for two years until my son got a serious infection from being immune suppressed.  When he refused to take anymore medicine because it made him feel worse, I had to find an alternative.  We took him to a naturopath who suggested eliminating gluten and dairy and gave him a restorative IV.  His symptoms greatly improved within 72 hours and continued to improve rapidly.  He was well for two and a half years taking vitamins, probiotics and digestive enzymes daily.  His symptoms returned in September after having his wisdom teeth extracted along with the reintroduction of gluten and dairy over the summer.  We had food allergy testing done along with blood tests and have eliminated some foods which his body is currently reacting to including gluten and dairy.  After one month and two restorative IVs, he is feeling well again.  A new broader digestive enzyme that he takes with each meal is helping with the absorption of nutrients.  I have never posted on a forum like this before, but found your question searching for updated information about Crohn's.  I clearly remember how I felt in the beginning and wanted you to know that there is hope.  It hasn't been easy because like every teen, my son just wants to be normal, but most of the time he doesn't mind the supplements and the dietary restrictions. I feel better about this method of treatment because there are no dangerous side effects and we are restoring his body naturally.