offlist discussion - teen with Crohns

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My 13 y.o. son has been on the diet since August and is having a very

difficult time with it. Since stress too plays a large role in the Crohns

we are considering ending it early. I know that some people, when looking

at his numbers which are all thank G-d normal, might think that it's time

to stop the meds but keep going with the diet. If he was prepared to

comply 100% for a year or more, that would be us. I'm more inclined to

say let's keep going with the meds and go off the diet. He clearly

understands it can't be business as usual.

I'd like to talk to other parents of kids with IBD whose kids came off

the diet (whether prematurely or on schedule) and hear their experiences

and recommendations. Please contact me at cfyoung4@.... Thanks and

take care, Fay