If these tests show Crohn's disease, more x rays of both the upper and lower digestive tract may be necessary to see how much is affected by the disease ibs-ibs-pain Interleukin 10 ibs-ibs-pain Interleukin 10 (IL-10) is a cytokine that suppresses inflammation ibs-ibs-pain Researchers are now studying the effectiveness of synthetic synthetic IL-10 in treating Crohn's disease ibs-ibs-pain Is pregnancy safe for women with Crohn's disease? Is pregnancy safe for women with Crohn's disease? Methotrexate and cyclosporine ibs-ibs-pain These are immunosuppressive drugs that may be useful in treating Crohn's disease ibs-ibs-pain One potential benefit of methotrexate and cyclosporine is that they appear appear to work faster than traditional immunosuppressive drugs ibs-ibs-pain Most people are first treated with drugs containing mesalamine, a substance that helps control inflammation ibs-ibs-pain Sulfasalazine is the most commonly used of these drugs ibs-ibs-pain Patients who do not benefit from it or who cannot tolerate it may be put on on other mesalamine-containing drugs, generally known as 5-ASA agents, such as Asacol, Dipentum, or Pentasa ibs-ibs-pain Possible side effects of mesalamine preparations include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, and headache ibs-ibs-pain Natalizumab ibs-ibs-pain Natalizumab is an experimental drug that reduces symptoms and improves the quality of life when tested in people with with Crohn's disease ibs-ibs-pain The drug decreases inflammation by binding to immune cells and preventing them from leaving the bloodstream and reaching the areas of inflammation ibs-ibs-pain No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating this disease ibs-ibs-pain Some people find their symptoms are made worse by milk, milk, alcohol, hot spices, or fiber ibs-ibs-pain People are encouraged to follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms ibs-ibs-pain But there are no consistent rules ibs-ibs-pain Nutrition Supplementation Nutritional complications are common in Crohn's disease ibs-ibs-pain Deficiencies of proteins, calories, and vitamins are well documented | 