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His fecal calprotectin level started increasing so the doctor scheduled the second scope. And since his Azathioprine levels were therapeutic, apparently it is not keeping the inflammation at bay :/

Unfortunately, Azathioprine hasn't worked well enough. So we are going for our second dose of Remicade in a week. I'm sad because Azathioprine was "easy" and cheap. I'm scared that Remicade won't work and we will be on to injections (I can't fathom this). He's so young. As of his last...

My son was diagnosed at age 7 in October 2013. His symptoms were: lack of growth (he was 3% for weight and 25% for height when previously he had been 90% for height and 50% for weight), loose stools, and rectal prolapse (tho I'm not sure the RP is related to Crohns Disease.) Pediatrician sent...

I still have many fears about the future. I know things could change next week. I fear the other drugs he may have to take one day. I fear surgery. I HATE that I can't just sit back and relax about this disease. I hate that he has to have it. I wish I could take it for him. I fear that...

Here's an update on my son. He is doing great! Doctor says he's clinically in remission and he has but on 12 pounds since October! He is a different kid and I pray he remains this way for as long as possible!

Hello everyone. My son is 7 years old. He was diagnosed earlier this month with Crohns disease after an endoscopy and colonoscopy found ulcers in his stomach and inflammation in his large and small intestines. To say it's a shock, is an understatement. His symptoms were lack of growth or...