| The popular drug Humira which is currently used to | | | | According to the FDA, "Humira works to reduce |
| treat Psoriatic Arthritis was approved on Feb. 27 by | | | | levels of human tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha, a |
| the FDA to treat adult Chrohn's disease. | | | | chemical that plays a role in abnormal responses from |
| According to the National Digestive Disease | | | | the body's immune system." |
| Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), "Chrones Disease | | | | Most people infected with the disease are diagnosed |
| Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, the | | | | between the ages of 15 and 35. Some of the side |
| general name for diseases that cause swelling in the | | | | affects of Humira include serious risk of infection |
| intestines. Crohn's disease can affect any area of the | | | | such as tuberculosis or blood infections. Less severe |
| GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it most | | | | side affects include upper respiratory infections, |
| commonly affects the lower part of the small | | | | sinusitis, and nausea. |
| intestine, called the ileum. The swelling extends deep | | | | Humira was approved originally by the FDA to treat |
| into the lining of the affected organ. The swelling can | | | | Psoriatic Arthritis in October of 2005 and was later |
| cause pain and can make the intestines empty | | | | approved to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid |
| frequently, resulting in diarrhea." | | | | arthritis. |
| Chrohn's disease afflicts around 500,000 people in the | | | | Visit this Consumer Advocacy website for more |
| United States. Symptoms experienced by those with | | | | information on ordering from an online Mexican |
| the disease include abdominal cramps, persistent | | | | pharmacy. |
| diarrhea, fever, pain, and fatigue. | | | | |