I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease almost 3 years ago but had symptoms for about 6 years total. I'm 5'7'' and normally weight 135 lbs. About 2 years ago I was very surprised when my weight dropped to 110 lbs. I really looked sick, but I really was trying to gain weight, eating about 6 meals a day. It took several months but I was finally able to get back to my normal weight. I was on Remicade for a short time but had an allergic reaction so they switched me to asacol, then entocort, tried Remicade again, and now Humira. I have had a lot of issues since December 2006 and have been in the hospital quite often. It turns out that I have 2 feet of strictures and it looks like surgery is now inevitable. I read on another message board that Remicade has been known to cause that. I'm not sure of the accuracy of that but it may be worth looking in to for those who are taking Remicade. I have also been on Prednisone off and on for the past 3 years. I never gained weight until March of this year. In a 4 month period, I gained 50 pounds! Talk about an emotional roller coaster. I'm off the steroids now but I have yet to see any results. Anyone else with me?

HELP

Brandi (F/27)