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I guess Ariel will have to dye her hair red as well! LOL

Hi Dusty, Thanks for the support and good information. Joining this forum is the best thing Ariel and I could have done. It helps to hear from other parents going through this and some of the stories bring a smile to my face. I am learning so much! Ariel was skeptical about joining but it...

Her pred are 5 mg. She started with 8 a day for a week and then every week she drops one pill. Thanks again for sharing!

Catherine, Thanks for the input on the prednisone! Ariel has been on pred for almost 2 weeks and there hasn't been that much of an improvement. Her GI said steriods take 2-4 weeks to really take effect. Who knows! He is hoping for remission but I don't think preds will do the trick. The...

Catherine, Hi, it's Ariel's mom. They originally prescribed entocort but it was back ordered so doctor switched to prednisone. It has been almost 2 weeks, so hopefully will see improvement soon. Lisa

It's good to see you opening up about your disease and getting advice from others! :)

I love you too Ariel! It is going to be a fun journey but we will make it up the hill laughing with tears running down our legs!

Thanks!

Thanks for the welcome!

Tess, Thanks for the support! Her crohns is 14 cm of her small intestine where it joins with the large. I have never heard of Enteral Nutrition but will definitely be looking into it. Lisa

My 18 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. My friend's husband has it for years so I was not totally in the dark about this disease. It is amazing how it differs from person to person. It is hit and miss right now with seeing what foods work. Ariel doesn't have...