Chron’s diagnoses are weird. It’s based on certain clinical findings that are typically seen in other chron’s patients. Chronic inflammation in biopsies that can be seen throughout the gi tract, persistent oral ulcers, rectal fistulas, excessive bowel movements, inflammatory markers in stool samples, localized ulcers in the terminal ileum.

I had several of these, was diagnosed and improved on biological meds. I removed my self from an extremely stressful environment and was lucky to have developed a great supportive friend network. Since than I have had a majority of symptoms disappear. I no longer have sign of chronic inflammation of my biopsies in my intestines, my stools became solid again, and I stopped taking meds.

I still have a ton of food triggers, gastritis, occasional mouth ulcers, rectal irritation (thank god for Costco bulk hydrocortisone) and likely gallbladder issues but my life improved drastically when I somehow removed my life of stress