Help for Crohn's

[fourchildren]

I am new to this kind of commuication so forgive me if i am placing this in the wrong place.
I am looking for some help with my 9 year old son who as steriod dependant Crohns disease and on immune suppressing medication. Looking for some advise on other ways of helping him without all the medication that has such horrible side effects.
Thanks alot for inviting me in.

[Momtezuma Tuatara]

You're not in the wrong place, fourchildren. This is the place which was made for people like you. :hug:

If you want to give people a bit of your son's background, go right ahead.

[deesalie]

Have you been to see a naturopath? Have you tried any alternative medicines?

[Janet]

My initial impulse is to suggest dietary changes like GAPS (Gut and Psychology syndrome diet) and SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet). Both of those have great track records in helping with illnesses involving chronic gut damage. Have you considered those at all?

[Momtezuma Tuatara]

"Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by Natasha Campbell McBride can be bought here (http://www.frot.co.nz/nature/books.htm).

[Janet]

I hope it gets easier to find in Australia. I've only found one source for it so far. *goes to look*

[Serephina]

This place is in Australia but it's pretty expensive

http://mindd.org/serendipity/archives.php/53-Books.html


I got my copy from book depository and it worked out a lot cheaper but unfortunately they are out of stock ATM

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/WEBSITE/WWW/WEBPAGES/showbook.php?id=0954852001


It's always worth checking local libraries as well.

[Janet]

I want to ooooooooooown it. :) I've borrowed it but I think it's so great to keep on hand.

[Momtezuma Tuatara]

I checked both amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. Both have them, but it would work out quite a bit more expensive than the Wellington group.

[Serephina]

I got my copy from book depository and it worked out a lot cheaper but unfortunately they are out of stock ATM

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/WEBSITE/WWW/WEBPAGES/showbook.php?id=0954852001

Looks like book depository have some stock again. Those that want a copy better be quick!

[Gitti]

fourchildren, was your child vaccinated? Did he have the MMR vaccine?

If he is vaccinated, here is a video you might want to see -

http://www.chem.cmu.edu/wakefield/

[fourchildren]

Hi everone
No he has not had any vaccines, but i am interested to watch the video thanks.:)
I have just finished reading 'The makers diet', very interesting is there anyone out there that has followed this diet, espeacially anyone with children on the diet ?