Does anyone know of a doctor who has had excellent success treating Crohn's Disease?

My mother has Crohn's Disease. She hasn't been in remission one single day for 18 years. It's like she's been beaten down by this disease. Her doctor does little for her, and she believes she'll never live a normal life again. I don't think it needs to be that way. Does anyone know of a doctor or treatment that's been tremendously successful?
She's not tried any of the injectibles like Humira or Remicaid, although my cousin was on remicaid for several years with little to no success. She's starting humira soon with high hopes.
I know in my heart that my mother needs a new doctor, one with a new approach who can maybe jump start her progress. She's convinced she's going to die from this disease, and I want to prove her wrong.
She's already had a majority of her large intestines removed and some of her small intestines, due to a severe narrowing that sent her into cardiac arrest during a colonoscopy.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Crohn's runs in my family. My mother (for 18 years), her brother (for 3 years) and her neice (for 10 years - my mother insisted they run crohn's tests on my cousin and saved her life because of this) all have crohn's. My family is suffering and I want to help them.

Hi love, i'm a female w/ crohn's disease dxed at the age of 12. If your mom doesn't like her GI then she can fire him and find someone else. I don't know where you live so go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America site & click on chapters & events. There you can find a local support group and attend a meeting and ask other ppl w/Crohn's who they go to. I belong to the local chapter near me and we have doctors who attend some of these meetings so give it a try. you have nothing to loose.

Also, there is a live chat & phone help 1-888-My-GUY-PAIN(694-8872) M-F 9 am - 5pm (EST) that is run by healthcare professionals who are well versed in IBD.

I've had multiple surgeries myself including what your mom has gone through. I am currently taking Humira since Remicade stopped working. Also, I take Entocort to stay in remission. Other newer treatments are 6MP, Imuran, Remicade, Humira, and Entocort. I also take meds for pain/gut spasm mgt.

Your mom shouldn't be in this much pain. She deserves to get her life back. Feel free to email me if you have questions. I've learned so much from my team of doctors that I want to help others. I wish your mom a speedy remission. :)

Hi i also have a form of IBD i have ulcerative colitis in fact this weekend there was a CCFA conference here is utah. look i wish i had a doctor to refer her to but sometimes talking to someone is good therapy too. there are some great websites, and informational phone numbers there is also support sites, and what i am thinking is that you could probably find someone on those websites to help you find a great doctor.

Yes. Dr. Jordan Rubin N.M.D., Ph.D., C.N.C. had it. He lives in Florida. Probiotics (good bacteria) helped him. Homeostatic soil organisms (HSOs) reversed the degenerative process of his Crohn's disease. The HSOs detoxified Jordan's intestinal tract, increased his ability to absorb nutrients from food, and boosted his immune system.

http://www.makershealth.com/jordanrubins...

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/...

Primal Defense by Garden of Life has HSOs in it. It is sold in Whole Foods and other health food stores. http://www.gardenoflife.com

Also eating coconut oil will benefit along with cod liver oil and organic butter and broth will reduce the inflamation.
http://www.coconutdiet.com/digestive_dis...

http://www.westonaprice.org/foodfeatures...
I would email the Weston A Price foundation and tell them your problem. They can help you find the nutrient dense foods your mom needs.



I hope this helps your mom.