I just have to post about Digestive Advantage Lactose Intolerance formula....it may not work for everyone, but it seemed to put my son into remission prior to his diagnosis and is the only thing that...
My son's symptoms were C as well and long before he was diagnosed, we treated the C with magnesium supplements and colace. It would work for a while but it wasn't always effective. The C caused...
I think if the professor had fully described a worst case scenario of the other diseases, nobody would have voted for that either. If you take any disease and you fully describe the absolute worst...
Thanks for the reply...that's promising. My son actually has CD in the terminal ileum and where he's a teenager, our doctor is only requiring him to take his Pentasa 2x a day, morning and night. I...
Is anyone taking Apriso? I found out about it today at a Crohn's symposium. It's been out for 6 months and its an extended release version of Pentasa....so it's taken once a day. Thinking about...
Hello, My son has recently seen a doctor who specializes in integrative medicine. He was recommended by our GI and works in the same building. He gave us the name of someone who specializes in...
Yes, my son uses 2 teaspoons a day of glutamine powder mixed in juice when he takes his meds and supplements. He's enjoying good health right now. I think it's a combination of things but I think...
Does he take vitamins and/or supplements? My son goes to a naturopathic doctor and he looks so good these days and he's been feeling very upbeat. Maybe your husband is depleted of necessary nutrients....
Being a Mom of a 16 yr old that was just recently diagnosed, I'm very much blaming myself for causing my son's Crohn's. I always wonder if it was stuff that I fed him that caused it. We never had...
It seems like if it's been working for you for the past 5-6 years, I would stick with it. If it hasn't been working for you and you're suffering from symtoms, then I would switch. I don't readily...
Are your kids on any type of diet? I'm looking into the diets at this point. Today we are going to a naturopathic doctor to see if he can help us in that area. Naltrexone has not been mentioned as an...
Thanks you both. Congratutions Crazy Harry for going that route and avoiding surgery. That's really inspiring.... That's what I'm thinking that I would use our Naturopathic doctor in conjunction with...
My fear of the 6 mp is that he may not have the ability to fight off other viruses....espcially with Swine Flu floating around. But also, they seem to get sick alot at high school even without having...
My son has fissures and we've tried everything to soften his stools. Just recently, I went out ang bought at the health food store, these gummy bears with fiber. He takes 4 a day and drinks plenty of...
I'm thinking about going to a Naturopathic doctor for my son's crohn's. I have heard that diet and anti-inflammatory supplements can help heal current problems and prevent them from reoccurring. Any...
Thanks for the responses. No mention of prednisone yet. I be will talking to his GI on Monday and will discuss treatments. The nurse today said our doctor may have us do some bloodwork to see if he...
Hi all, My 16 yr old son just diagnosed with crohn's. He's never had diarrhea as a symptom and he is in good health right now. The disease started out about 1 1/2 years ago with a low grade fever and...