this disease is confusing?!

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone had some input on what they think about my current situation. My past major flares have involved bad d, major pain and no appetite. But it seems like when Im not having those symptoms really bad, I have more random less serious symptoms. Right now i dont have any d and no major pain, only a minor dull ache that I tend to ignore because i've gotten so used to it. However, I am having night sweats really bad, my hair is falling out in clumps, my skins is breaking out (maybe from toxins?), my skin tingles really bad and the fatigue is starting to come back. How do I know if im flaring? It seems like theres no pattern to follow to tell. My joint are achy but not as bad as they have been before. Can I be flaring at the moment even without major pain and d? Im confused!?

I stopped taking my meds which probably wasn't the best idea. I was only diagnosed 6 months ago after battling it on my own for 2 years so all the pills and vitamins and stuf overwhelm me and I stop taking everything. Maybe the hair loss is because my vitamin levels are off idk?! I usually get fevers and bad nausea but I've ony had mild nausea and haven't really paid attention to whether or not I have a fever. I go back to the dr in a few weeks and I'm probably going to get in trouble lol

SL24, I am sorry you aren't feeling well.  I agree with the previous responders that your disease is not in remission and you need to take your meds.

We have all been where you are: unhappy at getting diagnosed with a chronic illness, unwilling to accept a "forever" prognosis, refusing to take our meds.  It is not fun to be sick, and it is not fun to have Crohn's.  It is a complicated and confusing illness, but one that can be effectively managed (in almost every case) to the point where you will feel well and live your life to its fullest.

There are many paths to choose to wellness, and it is something that each of us has to figure out.  Most of the successes I've seen are based on a medical treatment plan, with dietary modifications to manage symptoms and/or attempt to reduce the inflammatory response or to change the way the gut functions.  You were given meds for your illness, and you should take them.  This forum is a great place to seek advice on how to approach your meds, your diet, your lifestyle - all of the things we have figured out that might be helpful to you, too.

Welcome to the forum.  Now take control of your illness and get it back into remission!