So sorry to hear it.
I can’t point you to anything specific at the moment, but remember seeing things on TV and on the internet that there are novel and natural treatments available that produced good results.
I suggest you do some serious research on the web, regular Google and Google Scholar — many times one article mentions something, then you can take some key words from that and find something else.
Just did a quick Google search and found that at the Mayo clinic website it says while there is no cure, it can go into long term remission, which is almost as good.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104
“”While there’s no known cure for Crohn’s disease, therapies can greatly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn’s disease and even bring about long-term remission. With treatment, many people with Crohn’s disease are able to function well. “
Since it is caused by inflammation, they also recommend a number of anti-inflammatory drugs:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Did you try anti-biotics, like Cipro — which is one of their recommendations:
“Ciprofloxacin (Cipro). This drug, which improves symptoms in some people with Crohn’s disease, is now generally preferred to metronidazole. A rare side effect of this medication is tendon rupture.”
I wouldn’t go with the immune system suppressors, except as a last resort.
Do your research, discuss them with the doctor, do go and see additional doctors.
Good luck.
Yes... they prescribe ab’s every time she has a sever flare up.