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 intolerance-protein-intolerance Interleukin 10 intolerance-protein-intolerance Interleukin 10 (IL-10) is a cytokine that suppresses inflammation intolerance-protein-intolerance Researchers are now studying the effectiveness of synthetic synthetic IL-10 in treating Crohn's disease intolerance-protein-intolerance Is pregnancy safe for women with Crohn's disease? Is pregnancy safe for women with Crohn's disease? Methotrexate and cyclosporine intolerance-protein-intolerance These are immunosuppressive drugs that may be useful in treating Crohn's disease intolerance-protein-intolerance One potential benefit of methotrexate and cyclosporine is that they appear appear to work faster than traditional immunosuppressive drugs intolerance-protein-intolerance Most people are first treated with drugs containing mesalamine, a substance that helps control inflammation intolerance-protein-intolerance Sulfasalazine is the most commonly used of these drugs intolerance-protein-intolerance 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 intolerance-protein-intolerance Possible side effects of mesalamine preparations include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, and headache intolerance-protein-intolerance Natalizumab intolerance-protein-intolerance Natalizumab is an experimental drug that reduces symptoms and improves the quality of life when tested in people with with Crohn's disease intolerance-protein-intolerance The drug decreases inflammation by binding to immune cells and preventing them from leaving the bloodstream and reaching the areas of inflammation intolerance-protein-intolerance No special diet has been proven effective for preventing or treating this disease intolerance-protein-intolerance Some people find their symptoms are made worse by milk, milk, alcohol, hot spices, or fiber intolerance-protein-intolerance People are encouraged to follow a nutritious diet and avoid any foods that seem to worsen symptoms intolerance-protein-intolerance But there are no consistent rules intolerance-protein-intolerance Nutrition Supplementation Nutritional complications are common in Crohn's disease intolerance-protein-intolerance Deficiencies of proteins, calories, and vitamins are well documented | 