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[Andy2158]

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease about 15 years ago. I have been on virtually all the medications for Crohn's Disease without much luck apart from high dose Predinose. I have had two bowel resections of my large intestine.

Eventually I turned to Natural therapies to see if they would be able to help me, fr many years I was largely unsuccessful with that as well. Eventually though through just not giving up and sticking at it I was able to get off all my medication and keep my Crohn's in remission. I have now been off medication for about 4 years and feel better for it.

I hope to be of help to people in the forum and maybe through my experiences be able to pass something along of value.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on no meds, hope it continues. I wish I could do the same, I also have done everything, you name the drugs, holistic, diets, acupuncture, therapy... still waiting. Lots of people here to welcome you.

 

[Andy2158]

Thanks for making me feel so welcome

 

[misscris]

:welcome: Andy.

 

[Astra]

Hi Andy
and welcome

Well done, no meds! I don't think I'm brave enough to try that one!
But I would like to read all about your therapies on the forum
see you around
xx

 

[Dustin]

Hi Andy, and welcome to the forum. I tried going without meds once... lasted about 2 months and then regretted it! LOL I wish you continuing success. =)

 

[alexandros8]

Hi Andy, and welcome!

I'm w/ Dustin. Tried it and caused myself some serious issues. I'm interested in what you have done to keep off meds, as now I'm off meds since I just had surgery to remove all my inflamed areas, I'm working with doctors to come up with the best post-op therapy.

Alex

 

[LOSTnut]

Hi Andy -- I sure would like to hear about the miracle of staying off all meds too. In comparison to many here I am a "light" case and "only" on Azathioprine and monthly Cimzia, but I cannot imagine getting off everything.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

Welcome.
What natural therapies are you using to control your symptoms?

 

[Lydia]

I had 4 years of remission and most of it was drug free. All my remissions have been medically induced, but I had the longest remission using natural maintainance therapies, so I do believe they have value.

I used whole foods, omega 3 fish oil, vitamins, probiotics and turmeric for my remission along with regular visits to the chiropractor. When my flare was still mild I found slippery elm and aloe vera to be pretty soothing.

I am flaring pretty bad right now, so my GI and I decided to take an aggressive approach to try and put me in remission again. I am optimistic most of the time. I have always responded well to treatment in the past so I think this time will be the same.

I hope your remission lasts a long time. Its nice to have a break from this disease.

 

[Jennjenn]

Welcome