I was diagnosed with crohns at the age of three and apart from one instance about seven years ago I never had any boils. Within the last year or so though I've had about ten boils, a few in my hip area and the rest on/around my feet and ankles. Around Christmas I had one on my right ankle that ulcerated, it was very painful and took a couple months to heal. I thought it was a sort of a one time deal, it ulcerating, but then about a week and a half ago I noticed two boils on my left ankle, annoying but not a huge deal, however within a few days they had ulcerated. My foot and part of my leg became swollen and the hole in my leg became a little bigger then a quarter and quite deep. After being in agony for a few days I finally went to the er yesterday. I was told it us a stage three ulceration, it's down into the soft tissue and if it were to get any deeper it will be to the bone. They've put me on antibiotics and hopefully I will start to see improvement in a few days, but I was wondering if anyone else with crohns dealt with this? Or if anyone has any recommendations for things that may speed up 'd healing process? I tried Epsom salt before going to the er but it strangely only seemed to make it worse. I've read online that vitamin c, e, and a are all good for it but I can't find dosage suggestions anywhere. I've also been told garlic and a high protein diet should help as well. Anyone know of any other foods or treatments may be beneficial? Also if anyone knows a way to prevent getting them in the first place I'd appreciate it. This is excruciatingly painful and i'm ready to be done with it!!