This isnt photography related, but believe me that there are some followers (like me) who feel gratitude to you for share this with us, i hope it can be also helpful for other people

@FStoppers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felipe. I do struggle with this content and whether it should be on our Fstoppers channel or not but since we reach so many people and Lee and I are the main faces on this channel, I feel like it's a good platform. Thanks for letting me know you appreciate it too even though it falls outside the normal scope of our content. -P

@Snidel

4 жыл бұрын

@@FStoppers IMHO use the channel, it will have more reach, you built it, you should be able to use it for a good cause. We are humans and life has it's challenges, if we never use we have at hand for the good, we won't be doing our moral duty... and btw, if someone doesn't like those videos you labeled so clearly that they can just skip it and wait for the ones they want to see :)

Wow, Patrick. You have my utmost respect for choosing to share your experience with everyone here. What a fantastic video you have put together for folks that maybe have just been diagnosed and are freaking out about having to take shots in the stomach. Hopefully those people will come across your video here and have their fears abated. Well done, sir.

@FStoppers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I know it's not our typical content but I was pretty freaked out watching the older injection videos myself. When you know you have to take a shot every 2 weeks for potentially years, seeing those videos was a bit nerve-wracking. -P

If I could thank you 1000 times it would not be enough. I am 62yrs young and like so many others was feeling a bit uneasy about injecting 💉 myself but after watching your easy to understand video I am very confident that I can do this 😁 Thank God ✝️ for you 🙏🏿 🙏🏽 🙏 Now let's do this!!!!!!!!

Thank you for being so transparent with your health struggle. I have no doubt that you’re encouraging others who are feeling overwhelmed from facing similar issues. It’s truly great to see you doing well!

I watch this video every time I do my Humira shots and do them with you in sync. Thank you!!!

@margaretbarrett5435

3 жыл бұрын

Omg, same

Thanks for calming me down for my first shots. I was really anxious about it until i saw this video. I watched it once, then did my injections right along with you the second time watching it. Much appreciation!

Glad you are willing to share this with everyone. Hope all continues to go well!

My husband just received his package today and I wanted to KZread it first before he did his injection. Im so glad I did, the advice you gave was very helpful.

Thank you so much for doing this video, I was just diagnosed with chrons and i was terrified of humeria, but after seeing this I feel more confident in doing it, thank you again!

Thank you for this, I just got diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and soon I'll have to take humira or some other biologic, as someone terrified of needles I'm so thankful for your video. Thank you and have a happy new year :)

We have the same stomach scar. Taking my first Humira dose today. Thanks for this video! Definitely easing the anxiety of doing this myself.

You look great. Good luck, we’re rooting for you!

Congrats dude! You're completely right, the anticipation/apprehension over pressing the button is far worse than the injection itself. Really hope it works for you!

I just took my starter pack today! I wish i would have watched this before hand! Your response is exactly how i felt, and spot on. I felt ZERO sting from the needle as well! I actually started chuckling at myself after injection realizing how easy this was about to be! Thank you for the encouraging video!

Thank you for posting! I just began a biologic that has an auto injector, and I haven’t been able to find any info about doing abdominal injections. This video is everything I needed today. ❤️

THANK YOU! so much OMG i just got mine done today not a pinch of pain I had a tremendous amount of anxiety I did it. I stop your video and went on a countdown along with you. AGAIN thanks Patrick!!

I wish you a speedy recovery 😍❤

Thank you everyone. Your stories helped me push myself to start this medication. I have less anxiety now.

This is a great video. Totally candid, with perfect music and effects for the message delivered.

Good luck Patrick and hope it works for you. Look forward to hearing your updates 👍👍

Thanks for sharing your first experience. After watching your video I knew exactly what to do! Seriously don’t know what I would of done without watching this first.

Best wishes with the new medication Patrick! Looking for a great result!

It's great to see you're doing better!

Good luck Patrick! Best of luck with the meds.

This is the best Humira video I've found by far. Most people are all over the place. Bad video quality or don't do the injection properly. I recently was prescribed Humira and had delivery complications of myself with CVS Specialty Pharmacy so watching this with the worries you described hit home for me. Thank you for sharing.

I have psoriatic arthritis and dont remember not being in pain, Im 29 and was so embarassed that I couldnt do it on my own in front of my partner, even though I have freaquent ivs blooddraws, I couldnt do it to myself This eased me into it so much easier and I cannot thank you enough for filming this ❤ it really helped me

I actually did my first injections as you did yours 💉 I’m a big girl now. Thank you!!!

Praying for you, Patrick.

@FStoppers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis! -P

Thank you so much for sharing this! My boyfriend has RA and UC and just had his first dose. Hoping it works for him, you, and everyone else on this thread!

@travisjones4349

2 жыл бұрын

Poor guy. I have UC and my mom has RA. I can't imagine how hard it is for him. I hope he's doing better these days! God bless you both.

This was awesome. You gave me so much comfort. I’m used to shooting myself with a cimzia syringe. So I feel better knowing this doesn’t hurt. It’s the click that was scary to me. Thanks!

Hope all goes well for you. Good to hear you’re doing better.

Thank you for making this video. I am about to receive my first dose and this has tremendously helped ease my anxiety! Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your journey man! I wish you the best of luck! I had UC for about 3 years and it got to the point that I needed surgery. I started the biologics too late (Remicade). Now I was recently fiagnosed with crohns and have started Stelara. Its been 8 weeks since my first injection and im already feeling great again. I think its great that a channel as big and reputable as yours is sharing this type of content because that is life. Its not always as easy as others might think. 👋🏻

@FStoppers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback. Lee and I always talk about expanding some of the topics this channel covers esp when it comes to health and humanitarian issues. Glad you enjoyed this video since it's kind of an experiment for me. -P

Thank you so much for sharing your experience Patrick. I've watched your videos on living with Crohn's and really appreciate them and benefit personally from all the info, experience and feelings you share. Eager to hear how you are doing, especially your experience living in PR (maybe even travelling elsewhere?) and living with IBD. Wishing you all best and hope you are well!

Thanks for doing this video, I have watched your Camera channel many times… wish you well. I am starting Humira this week for Crohns Disease.

I just did my first two injections along with you! I was so anxious but this helped a ton! Thank you

@FStoppers

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! My days are Wednesday too but next week :) -P

Good job, dude. I had to inject my mom for something other than what you're going through. My mom was a tough woman, it took all I had to do give her an injection in her gut. God Speed, man.

God bless you Patrick! Good luck!

I'm so glad you are the first video I watched

Thank you for this. It was helpful and made me feel better about using the pen!

I've been sitting in the bathroom with my first humira pens in my hand for about 20 minutes and was psyching myself out and couldn't do it. I walked away, found your video, sucked it up and just did it, and you're absolutely right. It was so easy, could barely feel anything from the needle or the liquid. Way easier than stelara for me. Thank you for helping me put my big girl pants on 🤓!

@FStoppers

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I like to hear!

I was just diagnosed with crohn's a couple of months ago and need to start humira this month. I appreciate this.

I'm wishing you well Patrick !!

This was refreshing and funny. The other videos were freaking me out im so nervous to start injections... 🙏🏾

Patrick, I’ve watched you in a lot of fStoppers videos and have long respected you as a photographer and videographer, but never felt one way or the other about you as a human being. This series about your Crohn’s experience changes everything. You are one gutsy dude! Ever since I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition myself, I suddenly became aware that a vast number of folks could experience a life-changing difference in their health, if only they would or could start using Enbrel or Humira. I know that a lot of people who are using these medicines stay “in the closet” about it, because of social factors -people might think they have the plague. Crohn’s in particular seems to cause embarrassment. Well, my friend, YOU are doing a huge service to everyone with treatable autoimmune conditions, just by saying “Dammit, I’m going public about this!” Trust me, you are changing lives and quite probably saving lives too. God bless you, Patrick, and rest assured that all your work at fStoppers might be saving lives, simply because you have the guts to speak out about your Crohn’s and your treatment for same. I hope you will be tracking your success -or failure-with this treatment on KZread, and it sounds as if you intend to do so. Go for it!

@FStoppers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur for your kind words :) -P

Aww sorry you have to go through this. Hope it all works out for you, Patrick 💙

Looking good, Patrick!

Starting Humira today here in New Zealand.Your video puts me at ease.Thanks alot

@jordanplato7116

9 ай бұрын

Same. How's your condition now?

Thank you! 😭 I start tomorrow and am not as scared now

I just had my first 2 shots. Thank you for this video. It helped. I have had Crohn's for 37yrs. I had my illeum, a small part of my small intestine, and 1/3 of my large intestine removed at the beginning of 2022. Crohn's started back up 1 month after surgery. I put off biologics for 1.5yrs because of my fear of needles. I did my starter shots seconds after watching you. Thank you again. I hope all is going well for you.

I’ve been in humira for almost a year now and it’s been a lifesaver

@MyDude57

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have Crohn’s? I do and I’ve been on remicade for about 5 years but I feel it’s not working as well anymore. Even healthy food and plain as food as I can I still get horrible stomach aches and lots of bathroom trips

This is gonna help me a lot I’m starting humira soon I’m super nervous but you made it seem like it was no big deal thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for doing this, it’s really made me aware of travelling hurdles and the injection seems less worrying

Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m taking my 1st shot of Humira today and this definitely helped relieve some of the anxious feelings I was having about doing this. Hoping this med helps both of us find some relief from the issues our bodies face.

@Stella_9517

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Has the humira worked well?

Excellent video. A couple of thoughts... I have taken three injections for diabetes (two types of insulin and trulicity) and one of the things that is important is that the meds stay cool. If you are planning on taking the meds within a specific amount of time (14 days, for example), the meds do not need to be refrigerated. This part is important, because if you plan carefully, you don’t necessarily have to refrigerate your meds. I don’t need a biologic (like Humira), but insulin is stupid expensive and so getting this right is important. You are doing the right thing now, by following the instructions exactly (as difficult as that might be). As you get further along and gain experience with the meds, you will be able to plan your travel and your dosages more precisely without refrigeration. Traveling with meds (and I still have to travel with 12 medications and 1 injectable) is challenging but not impossible. It’s a matter of planning and in my case, I no longer have to take the insulin (had a gastric bypass which put my diabetes in remission), I don’t have to worry about refrigeration. Getting to a place in which you can carry your meds effectively (and minimally) will be important. However, for now, getting it right is the important consideration and you are exactly on track. While your videos are not photography related, they are important because there are people who have Crohn’s (I am close to a person who has it) and those who have to take injections need to get over the fear of taking them. As you discovered, it isn’t as bad some will claim, but still an injection is an injection. Well done!

Thank you for this, I start Humira tomorrow and just a bit nervous! This helps, thank you.

Thank you for this. Just now injected my first Humira shot, easy peasy.

Thanks Patrick! I begin my first Humira treatment tomorrow for AS. I've had some anxiety about the injections and possible side effects but this video definitely provided comfort and has put me more at ease. I would love to hear how your journey has been and if it has been a successful form of treatment. Sending happy thoughts to you and yours. :)

@hucklesherri_finn305

Жыл бұрын

@Kevin Hi Kevin, thanks for reaching out. Taking the injections is a breeze now. I really had nothing to worry about. I still have bad flare ups but my every day pain is much more manageable since starting Humira.

Good advice on starting dates to be ahead on medicines. thanks..

Thanks for sharing. I have UC. This was very informative

I was surprised to see this video here! I've been on Humira for 4 years (2012 to 2016, for Crohn too), one injection every two weeks, sometime free of pain and sometime not but nothing really serious. I got unlucky and I had to stop for cancer surgery and I ended with an ileostomy, but before that Humira worked very well on Crohn symptoms, so I wish you the best!

@stefaaanilic6102

2 жыл бұрын

Are u still okay today?

@Vincent_Vrsn

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefaaanilic6102 Yes, I'm back with Humira since a year and i'm fine :)

@stefaaanilic6102

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vincent_Vrsn Can u give me your e-mail if u have time to give me some answers on my questions about humira?

@Stella_9517

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Did you have cancer before starting humira? Has it had any side effects?

@Vincent_Vrsn

3 ай бұрын

@@Stella_9517 No I got cancer (Adenocarcinoma) when having Humira but can't say it's related in anyway with taking Humira, I was in very bad bowel conditions, so it was propitious ground for that sadly. Humira can have a lot of side effect, but I just got some allergic reaction at injection point (prednisolone the day before cure that), and tiredness which is already a side effect of any inflammatory disease anyway. I'm still on Humira and fine, Crohn is mostly sleeping

Today I had my first shot… I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I put my first shot and never felt nothing from the needle or reaction from the medicine …I was so scared, finally was so good and safety…No pain,not burning,not symptoms…I love it…so easy to do it.

I’m 17 yrs old and just got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and about to start humira and you just made me feel SOOO much better about this thank you!!

@taylorannecristina2154

3 жыл бұрын

Me too !

@kabylieindependante4902

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem for nearly 20 years ! I used different tablets ( pantasa ... octasa etc) . Then problem in my eyes caused by the inflammation ( uveitis). Also problem on my lower back . Finally doctors went to use Adilimumab so going to start it next week ) Wish everyone good health.

I’m in my early twenties. For the last three years I have battled plantar fasciitis which seemed to be untreatable. 6 months ago it spread to right hand and I was finally diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. It has now taken over the hand and spread to my back, jaw, and left hand. I have trouble walking, writing, and eating. I just got my first dose of Humira today. This video was a big relief. I hope this works! Never give up people!

@archivaldo5808

4 ай бұрын

Hi. Did it work? Can you walk and write again normally?. I would greatly appreciate about it. If it did, how long did it take to work?

Thanks for the video, I feel better now about my first dose. My shots are in the way to me in the mail.

Thanks so much for the tutorial. Be well.

Thanks Patrick! I was a bit confused about using the pen. I have been using the traditional presentation of Humira for 2 years.

I failed my injection training with Humira at my doctor’s office today. I appreciate this video, because it inspires me to keep persevering. The injection caused a lot of stinging, but I had it packed with ice packs, which probably made it too cold. I’m terrified of injections, but I want to make this work as much as I can. I love working in film, caregiving, and being a beauty influencer. I have a busy life and want to be able to go places and get my Chron’s in remission.

@nevg9932

Жыл бұрын

very sorry to hear about your pain! Apparently there is a newer citrate free version of humira which can for some reduce or eliminate the burning or stinging of the injection. It however needs a newer prescription. Try discussing this with your doctor or pharmacist and see if it can help you. (They apparently use a newer formula for the buffer and replace the citrate buffer which might cause pain for some. the active ingredient adalimumab remains the same)

@whathandleisnttaken

Жыл бұрын

just took my first dose today. The RN told me that having it cool off is very important to reducing pain. If you leave it outside the refrigerator for around 30 minutes, it is supposed too feel better.

I've got to start these soon great video

Thank you for this ❤ hope you can create some follow up videos ✨

Thank you for sharing this with a big audience! I’ve been on Humira 10 years for AS and it completely changed my life. I had to switch to the pre-filled syringes because the old pens were so painful, but maybe I’ll give the new ones a try! Hope it works wonders for you.

@sadsausage2224

4 жыл бұрын

I have taken humira for 3 years for IBD. Have you noticed any long term side effects from humira ?

@Julia-kx8ri

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on Humira for 2 years. I get sick often. How’s your experience been long term?

@nicetiesvlog

2 жыл бұрын

@@sadsausage2224 Sorry I just saw this, still on it (~12 years now) and no side effects so far

@nicetiesvlog

2 жыл бұрын

@@Julia-kx8ri Hi, still going well with no side effects and don't get sick any more than most people I know, have been very lucky. Hope it gets better for you or you find something that works better for you!

@Julia-kx8ri

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicetiesvlog Thanks Alice!

Thank You for your video. I'm starting it soon.

I have been on this drug for over 2 years for chronic psoriasis, it cleared 100% of my skin plaques. 2-3 weeks and I saw very noticeable changes and 3-4 month even the red scaring had gone. Not had any side effects.

I'm just starting Humira today, but for R.A. - I am switching from Enbrel. I also have Crohn's (ileitis) which was triggered by the Enbrel! Oy! Stumbled upon this video today - and I've also watched some of your videos before this, so it was kinda cool to see I could relate to someone familiar on my first day of it. Hope you're getting positive results from your current treatment. The sound from the Humira pen was way louder than I expected it would be, and I've had injections of all sorts in the last year (including Lupron to put me into menopause - look up the size of THAT one, LOL) and I totally agree that it's a painless shot!

Hi, have Humira for a bit more then two years. After two years i changed from 40mg all two weeks to 80mg all 4 weeks, thats makes it more easy to travel! I hope that you can change also after a time! Take care!

@TheVicdub

2 жыл бұрын

But you can never travel more than 1 month at a stretch, just like before. So I don’t see any benefit.

Blessings and respect Pat

I just had a local anesthetic in my side (to change my implant battery normally general anesthetic) It was the worst injection EVER. But it did get me out of the hospital quickly. So worth the stinging. Thanks for sharing your issues so openly.

You have no idea how much anxiety you just pulled off of me. Ty! I've had my Humira and just holding it due to giving it to myself. Also mine got delivered in just that white Styrofoam all dirty. Excited to go read your updates and how you are doing.

the medicine inside makes it hurt it’s thick just did my first ever injection today and i’m really happy the the doctors finally diagnosed me after three almost four years 👍

I was diagnosed with Crohn's but turns out it was UC. I was just prescribed Humira today and I'm been extremely nervous but have been willing to try anything because my health has been so bad. Thanks for putting me at ease.

Hang in there -- keep fighting.

Thank you very much for sharing I'm about to start a try with humira for arthritis and skin problems. Thank you God bless you!

Thank you for this vidio. Wish you the best

Thank you very much for this video. I will start today for Hidradenitis suppurativa. Now i have an idea of how to inject it. I wish you good health and courage.

Hoping I get approved for it for HS - this 10 year battle needs to end. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing this it made be so much more comfortable doing my first injection, Your right, it didn't hurt a bit.

I'm so glad to have find your video you give Clear instruction, I just follow you and do mine thx ☺

Thank you for this video.

Starting humira next week, looking forward to feeling a bit better.

Thank you so much and blessings to you. I hope you are doing well 🤗

My second dose is tomorrow, and the first time I cried a little because I was scared and I was a wimp because I literally hate needles haha. But I’m 14 and after I got them, I- I felt like such a WIMP lmao I like don’t even think I felt it. It’s amazing I’m so glad I chose this over Remicade. (If that’s how you spell it). Thank you for sharing ur experience! :)

Hey Patrick. My son has been diagnosed with Crohns and your videos were very helpful. Please do an update video and let us know how Humira is going. My son is going to be starting Humira soon and we would love to know how you are doing.

Thank you! I'm a newbie, who is starting soon!

My first doses showed up on my doorstep a few days ago--the Fed-Ex driver sat it on the porch in the direct sun in 95 degree heat and never bothered to knock. Thank goodness I stuck my head out the door to yell at my dog and spotted it, LOL. The ice packs were almost gone--but I think I got to it in time. Thank you for the hack of waiting so you can have spare medication on hand--that is an awesome idea! Thanks for the video!

Excellent video. I'm about to do my first injection(s). Did the travel pack come with your first dose, or was that a separate purchase? Asking because, well, I did not get one and need one. :)

Im 25 from MS and I recently got diagnosed with Anklyosing spondylitis and started humira. It's a lifesaving medicine.

Patrick - thank you for sharing this experience. I'm moving to Puerto Rico next month. I have enjoyed immensely your other videos about life in Puerto Rico! I'm also on a biologic for rheumatoid arthritis. It's a similar drug to Humira, it also it costs thousands each month and needs to be refrigerated. I've VERY concerned about getting my prescription in PR - how are you managing now? My insurance here in California will be cancelled after next month, and I will need to get PR insurance, but finding out if they cover this drug is overwhelming. Are u covered by insurance in PR? What kind of costs are you covering out of pocket. I changed my plan a few months ago and they wanted 3K at the pharmacy! Currently paying just 250/each 4 weeks. Mind if I ask which insurance? I'll be an act 20/22/60 resident.

High Patrick! I've looked for another Humira Update but can't find one. I have Crohn's and my doctor wants to do Humira and Ive never been so scared. Can you give us an update on your progress? and did you have any side effects?

So jealous! My starter shots were 4 of the 40ml pens. I couldn’t do the first one. I was shaking so much! 😂 I had my sister do it in my thigh. I did the second one in my abdomen. I have to take the other two today and I’m still anxious about it. It is easy and quick but that pushing the plum button still freaks me out. Hopefully it gets easier and calmer over time.

Hey Patrick, just got diagnosed with Crohns. How's your Humira working for you these days? i just got started steroids yesterday after Meselamine didnt do much for me.