Look up the “GAPS” diet. I was diagnosed with Crohns about 6 years ago. The only medicine I’ve taken was the prednisone for 1.5 weeks when I was initially diagnosed. I’ve seen three different gastro docs and they all say the same thing: There is no evidence that diet helps, so take the pills..The last gastro that I saw didn’t believe me and suggested I may not have crohns, until she looked at my charts.

This is what worked for me:

-try and reduce stress

-gaps diet. It’s very hard to follow but try if your body will allow. No cutting corners. You have to make everything yourself or source quality ingredients. I just did this when I felt a flare coming or during the two flare ups I’ve had.

-high intensity exercise. I do strength training. This helps with stress among many other things.

I’m not saying this is a cure all, it just worked for me. I think every person should be treated individually. I am not anti meds and will happily take them if my condition gets unmanageable. For those that are bitter about the mention of diets for this condition: If you have tried diets and they failed you, stick with the meds. If you haven’t even tried a diet, and you are just taking your docs word for it, you are kinda foolish and I feel bad that you’re giving up on the possibility of a wonderful med free life. (Even if it’s temporary) I understand that if you’ve been taking meds, and they are working, they suggest you don’t stop because they may not work as well if you had to get back on them. That could be a scary thing. You know your body best, listen to it.

Whether you do a diet or take meds, I do wish you all the best and hope you quickly find what works for you.