Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group

Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...

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Any treatment left?

Crassus
Crassus

Hello,



I have been on almost every immune supprsent drug on the market, and all have had diminishing returns followed by complete failure wihtin a year. Is anyone else in a simliar situation? 

rmb
rmb
I’m fortunate to have had success with immunosuppressants so far.

Not sure.if you have tried other classes of drugs like biologics or targeted synthetic small Molecules?

Are you working with your GI doc on next steps?

The Crohns & Colitis Foundation website has info on the different drugs that might be considered. Also has info on available clinical trials. Here’s the link:

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
Crassus
Crassus
Thanks@rmb
JeanCarlin
JeanCarlin
Prayers that your Dr can find something to help .
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