Karbol

Thanks for the replies. I didn't clarify very well, did I? My son was also diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowl Disease because he has been in sooo much pain. He's been in the hospital 3 times in the past month, always coming home with the pain still intact. He started his diet immediately. I'm scared beause it doesn't seem to help. Why? Everyone of you...

Sounds like it's hard for you. I never thought of teasing as something my son could be dealing with. I am going to ask him now. I hope that you could tell your friends and family how you feel. They may be trying to be "light about it", but obviously it is having the opposite effect for you. A simple, "Hey Guys, it is really hard for me to ........"...

Hi, I am a new member - a Mom with a 36 yr old son newoly diagnosed only 1 mo ago. I am so scared for him. he has lost so much weight and his coloring is a pale, ash color. My hustban and I feel helpless as to how to support him. Before this our son was an avid soccor player, cyclist, and softball player. It is soooo strange to see him in pain and struggling...