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I am a believer in the intermittent fasting since I am Diabetic II. My son, who was just diagnosed with Crohn's made a habit of fasting to keep fit for 12-16 hours while working nights at a very physical job. We have wondered if that had anything to do with him being vulnerable to Crohn's. I'm...

I'm so sorry that in trying to relieve one disease you got another one! That is crazy! I know what you mean about steroids! Have you found a new medicine or are you okay without it? The Dr. suggested my son participate in clinical trials. Is that scary? Thank you!

I'm so sorry! When you are in between medicines, do you have a continual flare? I hope you don't, they are terrible. Hope you find something soon.

So much good advice here. I cannot believe how much you have been through. You people are brave! All that you said about asking your doctor this and that has made me realize we need a new doctor! I can't tell you how coldly he told us the diagnosis. We know nothing about this disease and the Dr...

Oh no that is another name for the prescription my son was just given, Pentasa. Could you tell me how you reacted? I will watch for it. 2 doses today and he is mostly sleeping. I appreciate your help.

Thank you for replying. Cipro and Aza are antibiotics? The antibiotics my son was given in the hospital stopped his flare.I was hoping the Dr. would give them to him again to stop this flare but he prescribed Pentasa. I hope he can be medication free too. I am researching diets right not. It...

Thank you. That is really good to know. So you may have to try several different medications to find the right one? He was diagnosed today and the Dr. prescribed Pentasa 500 mg. 2x a day. We are just terrified but I know it can most likely be managed. Thanks again

Thank you for the idea about a second opinion and Remicade.

I have been reading this forum for the last two months (thank you for it) looking for ways to help my 21 year old son who was told in the hospital that he most likely has Crohn's but would need 2 more tests (SBFT and colonoscopy)to confirm. He has his first GI appt. tomorrow and as I have read...