I was relieved when I was diagnosed with Crohn's last November. It's so much better to understand what the problem is, even if it is chronic, incurable, yada yada yada. I've tried a few things, I've gone through some crazy emotions, but my understanding of what I can do and can't do is growing now, and I am beginning to accept my body on its own terms. Yes, I would definitely prefer to be robust and healthy long term, but this is what I am, and I am doing what I can to deal with it.

You've had some good advice here. As you understand the triggers better, and can see the actual effects of each one, you and your son can begin to make informed choices about what you and he are willing to do to keep his body as healthy as possible, and to keep his quality of life. You may both be surprised at how some changes in diet and lifestyle may be a lot easier than you thought and may cause dramatic improvements!

Keep positive, keep giving him lots of love, and keep posting here whenever you want to and need a bit more support. It sure works for me!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~