I was diagnosed with Crohns five years ago (when I was 23) when I was brought to the ER for agonizing pain in my abdomen..over the last few years I have been given steroids, anti-inflammatory medications as well as Remicade. Last year I was denied health insurance and took it upon myself to control my disease with diet until Obamacare was active, but unfortunately have done a poor job. I have gone from 125lbs to 108lbs in the last few months and have been either throwing up most of what I consume or the other end is taking the brunt of my situation. My good friend who also has crohns told me to find a forum to talk to others in my position or with similar issues SO here I am. Not everything in my life is that bad..I have a beautiful son and a loving husband.