Tendinitis General

1 shot fixed tendinitis in both of my elbows which severely restricted what I could do in the gym. Fixed both my hamstrings too.

يقدم هذا الفيديو تجربة شخصية لأحد المستخدمين الذين جربوا ببتيد BPC-157 عن طريق الفم لمدة 6 أشهر، وهو ما يعزز النقاط التي ناقشناها حول استخدامه في أوساط الرياضيين والاستشفاء البدني. ​إليك أبرز النقاط التي استعرضها صاحب التجربة في الفيديو: ​1. الفعالية في علاج الإصابات المزمنة ​ذكر صاحب الفيديو أنه كان يعاني من التهاب الأوتار المزمن في عضلة البايسبس (Bicep Tendonitis) بسبب التمارين الثقيلة، بالإضافة إلى مشاكل في الركبة [01:39]. ​لاحظ تحسناً ملموساً بعد حوالي 10 أيام فقط من البدء، حيث اختفى الشعور بالنبض والضغط الناتج عن الإجهاد في تلك المناطق [01:50]. ​2. الشكل الصيدلاني (فموي vs حقن) ​أشار إلى أن الكبسولات الفموية تكون أكثر فاعلية لمشاكل الجهاز الهضمي (الأمعاء) [00:22]. ​بينما يرى أن الحقن الموضعي عادة ما يكون أكثر فعالية في حالات التئام الجروح وإصابات المفاصل المحددة مثل الركبة أو الورك [00:30]. ​3. الجرعات والآثار الجانبية ​استخدم جرعات تتراوح بين 500 إلى 1400 ميكروغرام يومياً (موزعة على الصباح وقبل النوم) [02:48]. ​لم يلاحظ أي آثار جانبية سلبية خلال فترة الستة أشهر، وأكد أنه حتى بعد التوقف عن استخدامه لستة أسابيع، لم تعد آلام الأوتار إليه، مما يشير إلى حدوث "ترميم حقيقي" وليس مجرد تسكين مؤقت [03:03]. ​4. آلية العمل المقترحة ​يرى صاحب التجربة أن المادة تعمل عبر فتح الشعيرات الدموية حول مناطق الإصابة، مما يسمح بتدفق المزيد من الأكسجين والدم، وهو ما يحتاجه الجسم لإصلاح الأنسجة بكفاءة [02:14]. ​5. الوضع القانوني والتكلفة ​أكد أن المادة لا تزال تعتبر "مادة بحثية" ولم تعتمدها هيئة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA) للاستخدام البشري الرسمي بعد [00:54]. ​وصف المنتج بأنه مكلف، حيث يبلغ سعر العبوة (تكفي لستين يوماً) حوالي 130 إلى 140 دولاراً [01:16]. ​ملاحظة ختامية: يوضح الفيديو أن هذا الببتيد يمنح شعوراً يشبه "قدرات ولفرين" (Wolverine) في سرعة الاستشفاء والمرونة [03:13]، ولكنه يشدد في النهاية على أن هذه ليست نصيحة طبية بل مجرد مشاركة لتجربة شخصية. ​يمكنك مشاهدة الفيديو كاملاً عبر الرابط: Oral BPC 157 Results After 6 Months

I started bpc 157 oral form 7 days ago for quad tendinopathy I had for years. A ton of stretches, exercices with elastic bands, eccentric loads and so on with minimum results. I was done with that. After 7 days tendinopathy is gone like no difference between both knees. My wife had a tennis elbow for months. Same within a week pain is gone. She takes 500 mcg per day and me 1000 mcg per day as well. Always on empty stomach (I split twice a day). My version of bpc157 is with arginine salt. FYI 20% of users are non responders.

BPC-157 fixed the chronic tendonitis in my arm and shoulder. It would not heal for years. A few doses of BPC-157 over a couple weeks and it was gone.

Several years ago i had a tendon on my foot that would not heal it was 8 months of pain. After i found Bpc 157 it took i week and it was gone . I take it after a hard workout for recovery the next day. It is the most amazing stuff i have ever come across

one thing i'd add from personal experience: oral vs injectable bpc157 is a bigger decision than most videos cover. injectable gets into systemic circulation faster but if the injury is gut-related, oral actually makes more sense. been running injectable bpc through formblends for tendon issues and the difference in recovery time was pretty noticeable.

Dr. Alex, there’s the conundrum. You suggest not listening to a doctor on the Internet who’s got a discount code and to get one who’s not a concierge and to get one who has no financial interest. But every Dr has a financial interest that they’re most concerned about. If I go to my doctor and talk to him about peptides at his interest is in his medical license and his malpractice insurance, so he’s gonna tell me absolutely not to do it. He’s gonna tell me that tendinitis I’ve had for three years and nothing‘s worked on that. I shouldn’t try a peptide. Well I do it anyway in a couple months later I’m good to go. Every doctor has a financial interest.

I ripped my pec muscle. I had a strand of fibers that separated in half. I used BPC 157 and tb500 for 3 weeks and I was benching again with no pain at the end of the 3 weeks. That should have taken months to recover from. The muscle is still separated but it healed the area and took the inflammation down quickly. I've also used it on tendon tears that would normally take me down for months. It would heal in a few weeks. I know it works for me. I just started retatrutide 30 days ago and I'm down 16 lbs with no changes to my routine. I'm a believer in peptides.

I'm currently using BPC 157 and TB 500. I have epilepsy and have ruined my knees. I used to love hiking and biking but stopped a year ago (17 years since diagnoses.) On top of this, I screwed my back on a poor form deadlift 2 months ago. I started the cycle 1.5 weeks ago. Knee pain is gone. Shoulder pain from constant manual labor, gone. Back pain about 70% gone. (I still have soreness, but no longer wake up feeling like a pile of welded scrap metal.

So after I left the army in 2009 I have never had a solid bowel movement. Life kind of sucked as I had to go often, on road trips I felt like I was stopping at every gas station, no amount of fiber helped. But about 6 months ago I tried BPC-157 to help with a tendon injury. About two weeks in I had to go and forgive my descriptiveness but to my surprise it was a log. I wasn't having to go 7 times a day and just felt better. This peptide has been life changing.

The skeptic-to-believer arc on BPC-157 makes sense once you actually look at the mechanism. It's not magic — it's a body protection compound that upregulates growth hormone receptors locally, promotes angiogenesis, and accelerates fibroblast proliferation in injured tissue. The research on it goes back to the 90s. The reason it stayed under the radar is that you can't patent a naturally-occurring peptide fragment, so there was no pharmaceutical incentive to fund large trials. For injury recovery specifically: 250mcg subQ twice daily near the injury site is the most consistently reported protocol. Local injection matters more than people think — systemic works but local effects are stronger. Stack with TB-500 at 2-3x/week for the actin remodeling component and you get both angiogenesis and structural repair happening simultaneously. 12 weeks is the minimum evaluation window for chronic tendon injuries. Most people quit after 3-4 weeks and wrongly conclude it doesn't work. I log everything in Peptide Hub to track cycle length and dosing windows — with two compounds on different schedules it's easy to lose track otherwise.

I tore my patella tendon back in May of 2025, rehabbed and returned back to normal life. Fast forward to 7 months later in December of 2025, I suffered antibiotic tendinopothy and suffered a re tear of my patella tendon. I am using BPC 157 with TB500 (wolverine blend) this go around. So far so good, only about 4-5 weeks on it , and 8 weeks post op

I see there's different brands with better/worse purity. Im taking oral capsules, feeling better but raises blood pressure. Def eat with it. Im a 47 year old remodeling contractor. So shoulders tore, knees crackling, lower back pain, sciatica, tendonitis in my right hamstring. Headaches come when you take too much from BP going up.

I took 1 shot and it fixed my tendinitis in both elbows which severely limited what I could do in the gym. Fkn stunning.

Thats amazing brother. I love Bpc. It healed my tendonitis that the dr said I probably would need surgery for. I been thinking about using it for my back injury I aquired 20+ years ago but, how would I pin it in my back. I could ask my wife but um..yea lol

I’ve started bpc-157 & tb500 on my third week now and I’ve felt so much improvement on some of my nagging injuries. (Bicep tendonitis, two knee injuries). Can’t say yet if it’s helped me mentally in anyway. Should someone cycle BPC?

Worked wonderful on my elbow tendons did 500mcg 2times aday for 40days and was sorted 👍

I found a blend of BPC-157, TB4 and GHK-Cu, helped me get over some REALLY long chronic tendinopathy.

It healed chronic tendonitis in my arm and shoulder. I stacked it with TB-500 at 150 mcg each per day for a few weeks. I'd been dealing with this injury for years, and it just would not heal.

Ive been using it for about 6 weeks i had bad pain in my elbow forearms from training think it was tendon ligament or muscle damage this stuff is amazing nearly back to full strength again im on my 4th vial

great breakdown. ran BPC and TB-500 through Form Blends, tendon recovery was noticeably faster.

not a doctor, but TB500 with BPC157 is highly affective for my shoulder tendonitis. Hurt 7 months and now is healed in 2 weeks.

These peptides I am taking to repair tendonopathy in left hip and it is a miracle! No longer need surgical repair for gluteal tear!

I’ve been taking this for a week and it also fixed my tendon issue and my ED. I’m like I’m 18 again fking 8 inch monster again

I will say that from personal experience and maybe this is for just myself, when injection is inserted in the area of the inflammation/pain within minutes bpc 157 temporarily Acts as a pain relief in that location I have injected only. If tendonitis is present in both right and left arm, injection in right arm only feels 100X better for 10-15 min then left arm. Overtime it heals faster then left arm by a landslide as well. Cool thing to note, and this is for me personally could vary per subject.

I took BPC 157 after some chronic tendonitis and a painful knee and rotator cuff. Basically...i was falling apart ag 41 i felt like and moved like a 70yr old. I took 1 full bottle...lasted 30 days. Felt changes within 2 weeks. And over the next 2 months...healed. i mean. Healed. I have no tendon pain. My rotator cuff injury...gone. knee pain...what knee pain. Honestly chsnged my life.

BPC absolutely healed tendinitis that I had in my wrist for over 12 months. Had ultra sound which confirmed I had tendinitis, couldn’t even shake someone’s hand without pain. Doctors said rest it. Used BPC for a few weeks and it healed completely. Actually got improvement after only a few days.

so just anecdotal for me I have/had a knee tendon injury for about 13 years I'm 64 now and had my knee constantly strapped or in a elasticated brace thingy all that time so i bit the bullet and tried oral BPC for a month it was so/so but started flaring up again well I tried a 3-month treatment after witch touch wood I have had no troubles and the knee wraps are gone I have CKD so have my bloods tested every 3-4 months and they have come back with no issues from it

I don't know about life changing, but I used BPC157/TB500. I found it beneficial. I have multiple chronic injuries, like tendonitis. After using for a month a lot of my inflammation and injuries improved. I also notice that when I did injure myself, like pull a muscle or overtraining, my recovery time was enhanced. I was also using Sermoralin before that, which was amazing for recovery and sleep. With those two peptides my ability in the gym was increased because I go harder and longer than ever.

CrossFit athlete: Rotator cuff AND tricep tendon injury here. Currently doing 500mcg of each daily in a single 1mg injection. Will update this to 1.5-2mg daily for a week. 1 week in and feel much improved recovery rate. Will report back with data as time lapses.

BPC157 healed tendon tears eased joint pain from kickbox. May have caused brain fog. Um....bones may have become more dense. Instances were I should of broken bones but didnt.

the BPC-157 from GOMITROX is so clean that my tendon recovery was noticeably faster than on previous sources

I got on BPC and TB a few weeks back. I struggled with elbow tendinitis for 3+ years. And finally! It’s gone. I can’t believe it.

real talk the sourcing question is what kept me off BPC for so long. eventually went through formblends because i didnt want random research chem stuff. 6 weeks in, tendon pain i'd had for months is noticeably better.

I've tried it for elbow tendonitis from arm wrestling. Worked pretty good at 1mg a day, pain went away during usage. Only thing that helps long term is gh tho lol

Severe chronic elbow tendinitis is what initially got me to jump into the realm of peptides. I had elbow tendinitis that lasted for probably 9 months. It was so bad it was excruciatingly painful to open a car door. I initially tried pill form (old acetate formulation) and that did nothing. My last few pills I tried using topically. I used my dermaroller to break the skin and then with some diluted dmso I applied the contents of the pills topically and that seemed to work a bit. I then transitioned to pinnable form and that worked excellently. I could feel a difference in a day or two after starting 0.5-1mg per day however it took weeks and possibly even months to fully heal. It doesn't happen over a few days. You may feel some initial relief but that's mostly due to decreased inflammation. Whether you want to combine it with TB500 is up to you. I do like to take both. Word of caution to you and others, one or both of these possibly made my skin cancer very aggressive and 'atypical'. It was also very insidious. I had a pin sized ulcer on my face that would bleed, heal over, fall off and rinse and repeat for many months. By the time I went to see a dermatologist I had already started using the stack and when he examined the skin under 100x magnification he said it looked normal. He took a biopsy just in case but he was so nonchalant that I didn't hear about it for several weeks and he essentially forgot about it. I had to eventually call and get the news from a nurse and another doctor. I then had to do a procedure where they cut off layers of skin while you're wide awake. Having 50 piece cut off from your face in multiple layers with an almost 3 inch inch scar is not something I'd wish on anyone. To the very end they weren't sure what type of cancer it was because of how atypical and aggressive it was and for how unusual it was in someone under 40. It ended up being basal carcinoma but it was so odd that they had to go in deeper. They thought it was possibly squamous or even something else. So be very very careful. I now take high dose melatonin in part to minimize my cancer risks from the various peptides I take or even just in general.

Tried it for 10 wks on similar injury, no significant change tbh, I found that the tb500 worked well systematically for other inflammation though.

Have you considered shockwave therapy? It's not covered by insurance in the US but isn't that expensive. It worked for me for tendinitis in my foot. That along with rolling the muscles that support that area. A lot of physical therapists don't do enough with rolling & calming the soft tissue down

Join a peptide group. Lots of people have benefited greatly from bpc. I don’t know about your specific issue but, honestly, you’ll get much better answers and personal stories in peptide specific groups. Personally I use bpc with ghk cu and have seen a huge difference in an old tendon injury but that’s of course soft tissue.

Yep, get tendinitis frequently from weights and Jiu jitsu. This stack clears the symptoms after about 2 weeks of use for me. Other people I know get relief almost immediately and others never get any. I try to only use it 2x a year due to unknown long term effects, wish I could stay on it year round, feels great once it kicks in for me.

I had unexplained tendonosis wide spread thru out my body for many years. I suffered from overuse and most recently my hips were in so much in pain, it hurt to sit, stand, sleep, sex, I was pretty depressed I stopped going out because I didn’t want to be uncomfortable sitting on unknown chairs (all chairs hurt) and having to explain to people how I’m uncomfortable. Mri finally showed high hamstring tendonosis but along with that my elbows were suffering, my ankle was getting weak and I’ve been dealing with a knee injury for over a decade. The hip / hamstring was inflamed for over 2.5 years. March 2022 I started my first vial of bpc157 and tb500 (thymosin 4 fragment 17-23) from Canlabs. I used 1 vial of each per month. 55 days after starting I felt mild improvement but wasn’t sure. 3-4 months after starting I was in much better shape and could say the peptides were working. I wasn’t sure if this would be long lasting or not. Anyways that summer I twisted my knee because I was so excited to finally be able to use my leg so I was an idiot, so back on the peptides I went. I took them every other month until Dec 2022. I didn’t need to take them that long but i figured I had that much healing in 4 months, how much more healing will I get in another 4-5 months? Fast forward to today, I’ve been weight training for 8 months, I am fit; strong. Can do pull ups, weighted squats, I can run now! (I could never do these things before) and IM NOT IN PAIN. I can sleep in any position and do whatever I want. I just turned 35. This time around I can FEEL that I’m healed and the peptides gave me what I needed to permanently heal my body. (Side effects included a ravenous appetite from the BPC (had to start intermittent fasting) and TB5 worsened my anxiety and gave me nightmares so I had to take smaller doses in the morning only - it spikes cortisol apparently). I used a couple more vials of BPC than I did tb5 because of side effects. Maybe 7 bpc vials and 5 tb5. Every day I wake up grateful and I’m stoked I got my life back 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 <<< tears of joy Just wanted to share hope this helps someone

I had unexplained tendonosis wide spread thru out my body for many years. I suffered from overuse and most recently my hips were in so much in pain, it hurt to sit, stand, sleep, sex, I was pretty depressed I stopped going out because I didn’t want to be uncomfortable sitting on unknown chairs (all chairs hurt) and having to explain to people how I’m uncomfortable. Mri finally showed high hamstring tendonosis but along with that my elbows were suffering, my ankle was getting weak and I’ve been dealing with a knee injury for over a decade. The hip / hamstring was inflamed for over 2.5 years. March 2022 I started my first vial of bpc157 and tb500 (thymosin 4 fragment 17-23) from Canlabs. I used 1 vial of each per month. 55 days after starting I felt mild improvement but wasn’t sure. 3-4 months after starting I was in much better shape and could say the peptides were working. I wasn’t sure if this would be long lasting or not. Anyways that summer I twisted my knee because I was so excited to finally be able to use my leg so I was an idiot, so back on the peptides I went. I took them every other month until Dec 2022. I didn’t need to take them that long but i figured I had that much healing in 4 months, how much more healing will I get in another 4-5 months? Fast forward to today, I’ve been weight training for 8 months, I am fit; strong. Can do pull ups, weighted squats, I can run now! (I could never do these things before) and IM NOT IN PAIN. I can sleep in any position and do whatever I want. I just turned 35. This time around I can FEEL that I’m healed and the peptides gave me what I needed to permanently heal my body. (Side effects included a ravenous appetite from the BPC (had to start intermittent fasting) and TB5 worsened my anxiety and gave me nightmares so I had to take smaller doses in the morning only - it spikes cortisol apparently). I used a couple more vials of BPC than I did tb5 because of side effects. Maybe 7 bpc vials and 5 tb5. Every day I wake up grateful and I’m stoked I got my life back 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 <<< tears of joy Just wanted to share hope this helps someone

Have patellar tendonopathy for 5 months and tricep tendonopathy for 3 - tried every traditional method there is, including pausing triaining, deloading etc. Got BPC and TB last week, Doc suggested 0.2ml daily (0.10 in morning, 0.10 at night) for 4-6 weeks. slight noticeable change after a week, but still mostly there, will report in once ive done the full month - may explore increasing dosage (0.20 x2 day) and see as my dosage seems quite low to what Vigorous Steve is recommending.

I started taking it 2 weeks ago for severe tendinitis and it’s 80% gone, maybe 90%. I have 6-7 contacts that have had great results. Don’t listen to these guys, the healthcare system doesn’t have our best interests anyways these days.

I’m doing the wolverine stack for damaged tendons in my shoulders and a torn meniscus in my knee. My shoulders do feel better although I do a lot of heavy lifting and swinging so I think it’s taking longer to recover but my knee that I’ve had in a knee brace for 15 years is feeling significantly better. 300mcg of each BPC & TB every morning. I feel a difference.

I’m currently taking for tendinitis in my elbow I’m on day 3 of injecting, I’d say my elbow is 10% better but I used to struggle with arthritis type pain in my hands I’ve been a welder for 8 years, after the first day my hands dont hurt anymore when welding….

I have minimal gluteal tendinosis. Slight tear basically that runs through the hip. It has helped 25-50%. I feel a slight difference at 1-2 mg daily over months. BUT the rest of my body feels amazing. Im 53. I have other wonky issues. None have bothered me. Whether a shoulder or a biceps tendon or knees... general inflammation. Nada.

Tried oral BPC157 for tendonis in my wrist which is really painful. Seemed to help after about 3 weeks in but now the pain has come back to the point where I feel like I'm back at square 1 😥. Don't know if it's work trying injections instead?

I am not having any bad reactions, my gut health is fantastic which is a bonus, my feet omg they feel great snd i work as warehouse manager during the day ( 8hrs) and ups at night ( loading trailers) so i work a ton! I had torn rotator cuffs ( both sides) which i treated with PrP injections and the sports medicine place i went to said the only thing that could improve the results would be Testosterone to which i qualified for TrT as my levels were @180 as a 40 yr old . I stsrted with pelleting but my levels would go up to 1400 and then drop dramatically so i switched to weekly shots which keep me between 700-900. I was feeling great but beat up from constant wear and tear and the TrT dr. i go to recommended bpc157 but tried selling me the oral which was like 150$ a month which i cannot afford. I did research online and all the " bigger guys " im 6"5 210 pounds recommended do stomach injections. And 250ml a day or x2 a day ,but to also do a full 5mg bottle on 1 shot and then micro doae the 250 -500ml a day? I thought that was crazy not knowing if i would have side effects so i started the 250 and increased to 500ml. I didn't know it effected your mood and i have 💯 been way more mellow on the trt then i was before the bpc which is another unintentional good side effect but im waiting on the knee pain which is getting horrible again with cold weather as i have bruisitis and tendonitis in my arms in which the one arm its gone down to my thumb , actually in both but the one feels better. Ive been on for a solid month now , im glad I saw the videos saying it does not matter if you shoot into the spot of pain as i didnt want to look like a heroin addict with track marks on my arms!!! But im wondering if i need to increase the dose, try new source ( peotide tech is where i ordered but they had good reviews) of if i need to just keep going with it. Or if i just work too much!!! But not working is NOT AN OPTION. I see people recommend the bpc157 combo with that 500 stuff? Should i press on? Is that massive monthly shot just a horrible idea? Please 🙏 help me out. As i said im definitely getting results , i get my blood work done every 2-3 months and my kidney function/ blood flow and all that is fantastic since starting. I just need recovery! I only can sleep 4-5 hours a night though but i have option to nap for an hour or two during the day but another thing i noticed is im not napping or wanting to as much the past week or so which is about the 1 month mark? Any information or advice eould be great im so worried about the winter coming with the brusitus as im in northern Illinois and the swings in temp for below freezing to above literally make me wanna cry in the morning Thanks

This is great info. Appreciate the thought put into this. Definitely helpful to see others experiences. I've been dealing with bicep tendonitis for a little over a year and have tried PT for the last 5-6 months, or so, with some decent improvement. I started the Wolverine stack (separate vials of BPC-157 and TB-4) almost 3 weeks ago and have definitely started to see pretty decent improvement in pain as well as range of motion. I didn't see much change the first 2 weeks. I'm still going to PT once a week and doing the PT exercises most every day, so I think it's a combination of both things. I started with 250mcg of each, morning & night, so 500mcg total daily. And after 2 weeks I increased to 250mcg (morning) and 500mcg (nightly). I'm going to finish my supply of BPC-157 and TB 4 around the end of this week (3rd week) and am planning to switch to the Glow blend to see how things progress, while adding in GHK-CU to my routine. My plan is to start with 2.5mg (GHK-CU) and just shy of 500mcg of both BPC-157 and TB-500, pinning each night. We'll see how things go for the next 4-6 weeks and then I'll make a decision on what to do after that.

I tried bpc-157 and tb-500 for my tendonitis, injected at the site then tried just into my belly, then tried IM. IM helped a tiny bit, but the thing that really helped was rest, I stopped lifting anything heavy for a month and took it really easy, plus I did regular physio and shockwave therapy which eventually led to not being in constant pain all the time. Peptides can help speed up recovery, but if you're not letting the tendons rest and recover, peptides won't be a miracle cure.

Your story sounds like mine 50F going through menopause. Frozen shoulder, tendonitis issues in 8 places over 10 years, extreme stiffness. Hormones (estradiol, testosterone) helped the muscles a lot (took a year and a half) but I still had crippling fatigue finally solved by adding DHEA. I think something was up with my testosterone and DHEA unlocked it. Also, as a woman, the lack of estrogen increased inflammation for sure. I did do two rounds of BPC into my elbows, knees and ankles which helped a bit, but the hormones helped me more.

Hello everyone 👋, In this thread, I'd like to summarize all information about my chronic hand pain, which has been ongoing for more than 5 years. Over time, I've tried various methods, some with greater, others with lesser success. I also have several tips and tricks that have helped me and others that didn't work. Although I haven't been able to completely cure the condition yet, I observe some progress. Unfortunately, since I make my living as a designer and spend most of my time working on a computer, the constant pain often brings negative thoughts about my future. An exact diagnosis was never clearly established because doctors primarily relied on my description of symptoms. The most likely diagnosis is degenerative tendinosis with elements of tenosynovitis, which also affects the fascia from overuse of computer work. However, other possible causes cannot be ruled out. # Symptoms and their progression **Pain localization** The pain is most pronounced in the finger flexors, especially on the tendon that runs from the little finger through the wrist to the elbow (flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus). Recently, the pain is most prominent in the wrist area, while the elbow is now relatively calm. Historically, however, I felt pain on the inside of the elbow, corresponding to "golfer's elbow" (medial epicondylitis). Occasionally, pain also appears in the center of the palm, which could indicate involvement of the aponeurosis or certain muscles, such as flexor digiti minimi brevis, palmaris brevis, or palmaris longus. However, it's unclear whether the issue is directly with the tendons, tendon sheaths, or surrounding tissues. [Pain Localization - Wrist Tendons](https://preview.redd.it/t8ml5ppfcdue1.jpg?width=772&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58601324eb90591de21ac8b91ae382b7dd91714f) [Pain Localization - Palm Tendons](https://preview.redd.it/avkatopfcdue1.jpg?width=793&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8a3a000a7816316d564165d8dc55154d895fdab) **Pain triggers** * Pain intensifies with fine motor skills, for example when typing on a keyboard, clicking a mouse, tying shoelaces, hanging laundry on a drying rack, buttoning buttons, manipulating small objects, or sewing * Conversely, carrying heavier objects doesn't bother me as much because I engage the whole hand instead of isolated fingers * The greatest strain and pain is caused by increased finger exertion **Pain characteristics** The pain is predominantly dull and uncomfortable, not sharp. It's accompanied by a feeling of warmth and swelling, and sometimes mild clumsiness and fatigue in the hands. Sometimes it feels like I've pulled my hands out of fiberglass or had a cactus fall on them. Tingling doesn't occur, which probably rules out neurological causes such as carpal tunnel syndrome. **Variability according to weather** * In summer and warm weather, finger and wrist swelling occurs more frequently * Hands tend to be more swollen in the morning, but the swelling usually disappears within 30 minutes * Relief comes from cooling or alternating temperatures (cold/warm water), which I've incorporated into my daily routine – in the morning I alternately cool and warm my hands and then stretch them # Probable cause of the problem More than five years ago, I had several episodes of acute tendon inflammation, which I managed to cure with rest and a splint. However, the last episode may not have been sufficiently treated – at that time I was writing my bachelor's thesis and continued to overload my hand. The condition likely transitioned from acute inflammation to a chronic state. **Other factors that may have worsened the problem** * Hypermobility * COVID-19 vaccination (Comirnaty from BioNTech) – it's possible that a hidden inflammation was occurring at that time, which worsened after the vaccine * Poor ergonomics – I only started adjusting my work environment after the problems arose * E-sports and the amount of time spent on the computer * My mother has rheumatoid arthritis, which wasn't detected in me, however, I regularly go for blood tests # Diagnostics and medical examinations to date I've undergone several examinations, but none revealed a definitive cause: * Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – performed only on one hand, revealed no structural changes, only minor swelling * Sonography – tendons showed no microtraumas, but were slightly swollen * Electromyography (EMG) – ruled out carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve conduction disorders * X-ray – bones were fine * Diagnostic hypothesis: Compartment syndrome (proposed by a professor specializing in hand surgery) – but I'm not sure if this is the correct diagnosis [MRI Right Hand 1](https://preview.redd.it/ug3lwf6qcdue1.jpg?width=852&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=868ec99a8b1de9392879283d402c422373a2b382) [MRI Right Hand 2](https://preview.redd.it/oj0skk6qcdue1.jpg?width=842&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c86120e70f9e83b4e4448daa398f3121c40c762f) **Summary of Blood & Urine Test Results** * White blood cells (leukocytes): 8.61 – slightly elevated, could indicate mild inflammation or recent immune activity * ANA IgG: positive – may suggest a potential autoimmune response; not specific on its own and needs to be interpreted with symptoms and other tests * Leukocytes in urine: 13 – mildly elevated, possibly a sign of minor urinary tract irritation or infection * Bacteria + Henoch threads in urine: slight signs of irritation, often transient and not necessarily serious * All other values, including red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GMT), bilirubin, kidney markers (creatinine, eGFR), glucose, thyroid hormones (TSH, fT4), CRP, lipids, and electrolytes, were within normal ranges, indicating good overall organ function and no signs of anemia, diabetes, or inflammation. * Also, ENA, anti-dsDNA, anti-CCP, and RF were all negative, which is important and lowers the likelihood of specific autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. # Treatments and therapies I've tried **Pharmacological treatment and injections** * Diclofenac ointment and oral Nalgesin – are able to reduce pain short-term. Previously I used Diclofenac patches, which I feel had some effect, but again not long-term * Corticosteroid injection – applied to the wrist of one hand, but I didn't notice a significant effect * Collagen injections (GUNA) – no visible effect yet. I underwent 10 subcutaneous applications, only to the left hand * Plasma therapy (PRP – platelet-rich plasma injections) – the application was painful, but no effect was achieved. It was combined with hyaluronic acid; I underwent only one application **Injections under consideration** * Collagen LW peptides Peptys – according to my layman's understanding, these are smaller collagen structures that are better absorbed by the body * Hyaluronic acid – serves to improve hydration and lubrication of tendons within the tendon sheath * Combination of peptides BPC 157 and TB 500 – a large amount of anecdotal evidence seems relatively convincing for supporting tendon healing, however, there is breast cancer in my family history on my mother's side, and I'm afraid to take such a risk. Nevertheless, the long-lasting hand problems keep making me wonder whether to try it Both injections require several applications and precise targeting into the tendon sheath under ultrasound guidance. However, this procedure is relatively complex, and orthopedists are not commonly accustomed to it. # Physical therapy and rehabilitation * Ultrasound therapy – had minimal effect. I attended three times a week for 10 minutes, a total of 10 applications. Later I purchased an ultrasound device Revitive for home use * High-power laser – subjectively the best effect against swelling, but I didn't observe any effect on pain * SUPER INDUCTIVE SYSTEM (SIS) – supposed to be a form of magnetotherapy combined with TENS, and I feel it had practically zero effect * Shock wave (radial and focused) – the pain changed, for example, it moved between the elbow and wrist or to another tendon, but no long-term effect was observed * Physiotherapy and massages – soft techniques and manual therapy of tendons proved to be the most effective * Water jet massages – very effective for muscle stiffness at the local pool, but care must be taken not to overload the tissues * Massages from my girlfriend – help short-term, but it's difficult to find the right spot # Home devices * Massage gun – relaxes muscles, but doesn't affect tendons much. I use it every other day * TENS device – mildly stimulates muscles, but I didn't notice a long-term effect * Lymphatic drainage tunnels – reduce swelling, I use them on both hands. They also serve as a pleasant massage after working on the computer or during meetings * Roleo massage device – nice for releasing deep muscles at the elbow, however, it requires assistance from the other hand, which in my case is counterproductive * Roller massage device – pretty good, I have it on my desk, it's attached to the table when working with the computer, so it doesn't need assistance from the other hand * Scraping (Graston technique) – manual scraping seems more effective to me than an automated device. I do it every other day, often in combination with magnesium massage oil or after warming up the body in the bathtub * The Fiix Elbow from FiixBody – automated device for Graston massages. No miracle, practically identical to manual scraping [Hand Massager](https://preview.redd.it/npbpb0hvcdue1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2df764a2631f8f33347f407017f9e77c1faf06d8) # Exercise and Tendon Strengthening * Eccentric exercises (finger curls) - I perform these every other day, 3×15 repetitions. I started with a two-kilogram dumbbell, now I use a three-kilogram one * Exercise with TheraBand - I have already ended this because the elbow pain has subsided * Exercise with rice (finger spreading) - I consider this better than classic finger strengtheners [Bucket of Rice](https://preview.redd.it/a0we554xcdue1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5151c6cb9af180147e93c8a420c45eda4a1f77f1) # Workplace Equipment Adjustments While my back doesn't cause any major issues, or at least it appears that I've ruled out a connection between my back problems and my hands, I use a relatively robust Therapia chair, for which I had to replace the armrests, or rather pad them with memory foam and cover the memory foam with lycra, because the original armrests were too hard and hurt my elbows. [Glove80](https://preview.redd.it/6gmcbyv9ddue1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6607b117711b8d50d51d568178a587632ae0f23a) [Wrist Pads](https://preview.redd.it/t73mz2zaddue1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc236565d8bddb3826843121c8c0261ee2572976) [Work Space](https://preview.redd.it/dgxt8g9bddue1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d4cbda909640ef85438078eaae5a289d12ee6a0) **Mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse** * I had been using a classic mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse for a long time * As my problems began to worsen, I purchased a vertical mouse Logitech MX Vertical and Logitech Ergo K860 keyboard **Problems with Logitech Ergo K860** * The keyboard requires a relatively high actuation force (force needed to press keys). Since it's a membrane keyboard, it's also relatively difficult to reduce the pressing force. However, you can find guides on how to trim the membrane, but such a modification is complicated for so-called low-profile keyboards - butterfly/scissor switches * This force caused discomfort when typing, which led me to look for an alternative **Problems with Logitech MX Vertical** * Pressing the two main buttons requires relatively high pressure. Therefore, I had the switches replaced with lighter Omron D2F-01F. Unfortunately, due to the mouse's construction, these could only be replaced for the front two buttons, and moreover, this commercially available switch with the lowest actuation force still has a relatively high pressing force for my problems * While the vertical design improves wrist position, each click puts pressure on the fingers, especially the thumb, which didn't suit me **Svalboard Keyboard** * Works on a different principle – around each finger there are 4 keys + one main key. Its author responds very actively on Discord and tries to come up with new community improvements, which he then adds to the repository for 3D printing * By moving my finger in different directions, I generate a specific letter press * The keyboard excited me with the possibility of adapting to hand parameters, including setting the force required for pressing (actuation force). Learning to type on the keyboard wasn't surprisingly any problem, it took me about 3 weeks to reach 50 words per minute. It was relatively more difficult to solve the Czech layout because I don't use English, however, the variability of the Vial environment allowed me to do this * However, it wasn't suitable for my needs – my pain stems from my fingers, so I need to move my fingers less and my hands more * Another problematic point was the palm rest, which was too hard and caused me palm pain. This was solved by covering it with a thin layer of memory foam and then covering that memory foam with a thin layer of neoprene to keep the foam clean **Glove80 Keyboard** * Eventually I discovered the Glove80 keyboard, which I now use together with voice dictation. * I had the keyboard modified at MechKeyboards, where they inserted low-profile Choc V1 Pink switches with an adjusted force of 12-15 gf. It's worth noting that these switches are really very sensitive and I still make a significant number of typos on the keyboard. * I've set up macros on the keyboard so that I hardly ever have to press multiple keys at once, which caused me great discomfort. The interface for this is very suitable, as is the community on Discord * This setup suits me best because it minimizes finger movement while allowing comfortable typing # Glove80 Keyboard Modifications **Memory foam palm rests** I replaced the original palm rests on the Glove80 with memory foam. They are much softer and conform to the shape of my palm, which is very comfortable. I chose the firmest memory foam (GV 5040) so it wouldn't compress too much. I cut the foam into an irregular shape to match the original rests. It wasn't easy, but the result is worth it. To keep the foam from getting dirty or sweaty, I asked my girlfriend to cover it with lycra or swimsuit fabric, which works great. **Thumb button extensions** Some of the thumb buttons on the Glove80 seemed too far apart to me, so I found 3D printed extensions on Discord. They significantly helped reduce the necessary thumb movement, which made typing more pleasant. **Tilted function keys** For more distant function keys, I use 3D printed tilters, which make it easier to press without much hand movement. I found that those that tilt up or down work well, but those that tilt left or right make the keys too cramped and harder to press. **Modified springs in switches (12 and 15g)** I modified my pink switches with various springs – 15g for keys where fingers rest, and 12g for keys like Shift and Enter. I had the work done at Mechboards UK because the switches needed to be desoldered and resoldered. Everything went smoothly, but during the holiday period it took longer. With lighter springs, the keys don't always return to their original height, but the shorter key travel actually suits me. # Pointing Devices, Eye Tracking, and Talon Voice Setup Because I work a lot in Figma and other tools requiring precision, I created a setup combining various input devices to reduce strain, especially when dealing with RSI. Here's an overview of the tools I use: **Eye Tracking & Foot Pedal** I use Tobii Eye Tracker 5 for eye tracking. While it works well with Windows, it's somewhat limited for other tools, so I supplement it with a foot pedal Microsoft Adaptive Controller for clicking and scrolling. It's a solid combination that reduces strain from traditional mouse use, especially during longer sessions. **Talon Voice Commands** For additional control, I use Talon Voice for voice commands, especially for scrolling and launching shortcuts. It's incredibly useful for automating repetitive tasks and further minimizes hand movement. **Mouse Setup** I alternate between three mice to manage RSI and reduce strain on my hands. For all of them, I've replaced the click switches and wheel encoders with the lightest Omron D2F-01F switches, which significantly reduces effort. * Logitech MX Vertical: Has excellent ergonomic shape, but the original click force is quite demanding. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a way to modify the middle mouse button click. * Glorious Model i II Wireless: This mouse excels. The sniper button by the thumb is a lifesaver for me – I've remapped it as left click for times when my index finger needs a rest. I also replaced the scroll wheel encoder for lighter clicking. * Sanwa Stick (Japanese brand): This mouse clicks only with the thumb, which is ideal for days when my hand is tired. However, it lacks buttons, so I use it only for simpler tasks. I'm also interested in the Elasto Mouse, which is designed with ultra-light clicking – I definitely plan to try it soon. # Supplements Generally, I must say that it's relatively difficult to observe the effect of any dietary supplements. However, given that I've done virtually everything possible to solve the disease, I'm also trying to incorporate supplements, but I've only been using them for a little over two months so far. * Complex™ Joint Care Ultra – main joint nutrition (Previously Flex Code Premium + Osavi Collagen Beauty & Sport) * Serving size: 1 Scoop (16 g) * Fortigel® Collagen Peptide: 5,000 mg * Tendoforte® Collagen Peptide: 5,000 mg * Glucosamine Sulfate: 1,200 mg * Chondroitin Sulfate: 1,200 mg * MSM: 600 mg * Acerola Extract: 500 mg * from which Vitamin C: 100 mg (125% NRV) * Turmeric Extract (95% Curcumin): 250 mg * Boswellia Serrata Extract (65%): 200 mg * Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperine): 15 mg * Glycine - GymBeam – collagen synthesis * L-Proline - GymBeam – building component * Swanson Full Spectrum Boswellia 800 mg * Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95 (500 mg) * BrainMax Fish Oil & Astaxanthin * BrainMax Liposomal Vitamin C UPGRADE * BrainMax Energy Magnesium® 1000 mg * Allnature Magnesium bath flakes 100% # My Daily Routine **Morning (after waking up)** * On an empty stomach: * 1 dose of Complex™ Joint Care Ultra collagen * With fresh orange juice (for better collagen absorption due to acidic environment + vitamin C) * Hot bath with magnesium flakes (approx. 30 min) * Aimed at overall blood circulation and preparation for exercise * Shower * Wash hands with cold water (contrast therapy) * Light morning exercise and hand care: * Gentle stretching of fingers and palms * Use of: * Ultrasound device or * Massage gun (especially fascial style) * Even days: Graston technique (slowly from elbow to palm and back) * Odd days: Strengthening: * Bucket with rice – spreading/working fingers (away from–towards each other) * 3kg dumbbell – controlled lowering through fingers * 3 sets of 15 repetitions **Noon (after lunch)** * After eating: * 1× tablespoon BrainMax Fish Oil & Astaxanthin * 1× Swanson Full Spectrum Boswellia 800 mg or Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95 (500 mg) * 1× BrainMax Energy Magnesium® 1000 mg **Rest of the day** * Work (alternating home office vs. office work): * Monday–Wednesday: Home office * Better ergonomics and possibility of breaks * Thursday–Friday: Office work * Significantly greater impact on hand pain due to non-ergonomic environment. **Before bedtime** * After dinner: * 1× Jarrow Formulas Curcumin 95 (500 mg) * 1× Glycine - GymBeam # Conclusion That was my journey of how I fight chronic hand pain. I realize that all the things I've tried weren't exactly the cheapest. In fact, I invest the vast majority of my salary in trying and experimenting with how to heal my hands. Maybe some of it can help some of you avoid spending money on nonsense. However, something slightly different works for everyone, so the fact that it didn't work for me doesn't necessarily mean it won't work for you. As I mentioned at the beginning, because it's dragging on and limiting me in many ways in life, not just professionally, I'm slowly losing strength. Regarding things I haven't tried yet, there's BPC157 + TB 500, which I'm relatively afraid of. At the same time, I found out that microswitches in a mouse can also be modified by slightly bending their spring, so I might try this modification as well, which could better optimize computer work. Anyway, thanks to everyone, and if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to them. I hope this helps someone else too. PS: I don't have any discount codes or partnerships for the mentioned products. Therefore, I have no motivation to be biased; these are purely my subjective observations.

Hi, I've been living with chronic pain for over 12 years. I have seen multiple doctors and 3 rheumatologists. No one has given me a valid diagnosis. I'm hoping someone here might know what's going on. I did see a massage therapist who said that based on my symptoms and what she can feel, she believes that it is tenosynovitis. I agree it's definitely the closest thing I've heard to date. The problem is, whatever it is that I have, it moves from place to place but always stays in my hands. At one point it was throughout my entire body. So what I do know is that the sheaths that cover and protect the tendons are swelling and pinching the tendons. Which is in line with tenosynovitis. However, whatever I have is not caused by overuse or repetition which is generally the cause of tenosynovitis. I'm in the most pain when I first wake up. In fact, many mornings I can't even open my hands. 8 years ago I was completely bedridden for over 2 weeks. Every joint in my body was afflicted. I have not been able to notice any correlation with regards to food or activity. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason to it. Most medication does not help. Currently I'm taking celebrex and on its own it doesn't do anything but if I take an extra strength Excedrin (which are not sold in Canada) with it, it helps. Most days I can barely open a bottle of water let alone a bottle of pills. I'm beyond frustrated and it's affecting my mental health. I'm sorry for the long post and I've likely forgotten things. Thank you for any help.

This is such a thorough breakdown - thank you for going through the actual research! I've been looking into BPC-157 for tendon recovery and the collagen synthesis data is really compelling. The fact that it works through multiple pathways (angiogenesis, growth hormone receptor upregulation) rather than just one mechanism is what keeps drawing me back to this peptide. Really appreciate a medically-trained voice cutting through the noise on this one. Subscribed!

Okay well, here i am trying it out! Today is my first day 03-03-26 Ive been suffering for over a year now with tendinitis in my left wrist, trigger finger in my right thumb, I had surgery on both elbows for tennis elbow, and I also have left hip pain! Pretty much a hot mess over here! I will update in a couple weeks.

While on this can you still work out on this i have tendinitis and want to fix it just dont know if I need to rest 8 weeks or still work out

I just got the nasal spray of the wolverine stack. Lower back issues and tendonitis flare-up in my right arm. I'll let you know how it goes, Elbow tendonitis is the worst, waking up from it throbbing and aching throughout the day.

I know injectable is better for tendon injury. But will oral help? At least, say 50% of injectible effect for tendons?

Is this relatively safe from cancer risk if taking for 2-4 weeks to heal a tendon injury?

These questions are form anyone who well know Bpc-157! How long can the arginate form of this capsule sit in its bottle before it loses its potency? I only ask because I'm currently taking an acetate form of it but want to purchase an arginate form capsule because it's on sale. I have 56 days left of the acetate, then will take a 2 month break and then start the arginate form to see if there is any difference. It's primarily for gut issues(possible IBS-undiagnosed) but mainly for left distal bicep tendonitis from working out too hard and too long without deloading 2. Do you take bpc 157 arginate with or without food for best absorption? 3. What's the difference between acetate and arginate salt form of bpc 157?(what's better?)  And 4. do you HAVE to pair it with TD500 for best results or is it just as good on its own? Thank you

Yo so im trying to heal a tendon partial tear and 3 bulging discs... plan was to recover before jumping on reta to lose some excess fat, should I include reta in my recovery phase or nah?

hey. I've just ordered the oral versions of BPC157 & TB500 in the hopes that it can help fix my long-standing arm tendon problems, Physios and Doctors haven't helped or sustained recovery exercise plans so I'm hopeful that the peptides might help change things and get me back to a full range of training and maybe stop my work activities causing flare-ups too. I'm probably asking a lot to fix 19 years of dodgy tendons!

Good, honest video, thanks. I, too, have a few chronic injuries that I would like to alleviate. I have a torn MCL with a ruptured Medial Meniscus that never healed right. On my other knee, I have a traumatized Semimembranosus Tendon (the tendon that attaches the hamstring to the back of the knee) and I have an old Bicipital Tendon injury. I started taking BCP-157 (1000mg) orally, 18 days ago with no improvement as of yet. I'll continue for 60 days. Let's see if this works. I'll certainly get back to you.

Good, honest video, thanks. I, too, have a few chronic injuries that I would like to alleviate. I have a torn MCL with a ruptured Medial Meniscus that never healed right. On my other knee, I have a traumatized Semimembranosus Tendon (the tendon that attaches the hamstring to the back of the knee) and I have an old Bicipital Tendon injury. I started taking BCP-157 (1000mg) orally, 18 days ago with no improvement as of yet. I'll continue for 60 days. Let's see if this works. I'll certainly get back to you.

What about taking oral capsules versus a subcutaneous injection? Whim would be best day for a tendinitis.

Wish BPC could help the tendinitis like pains I have in my wrist. Been using for 4 weeks now mostly subQ belly fat as wrist is too complicated to pin closer.

Not the same but I developed biceps tendonitis and frozen shoulder in my left shoulder likely as a result for compensating for my right shoulder after I dislocated it (again). Heavy doors are evil.

Currently, I am taking reta at a pretty low dose, it’s been about six weeks and I started at .5 mg and now I am at 2 mg. Not trying to overdo it, but I definitely see the benefits. I’m also not trying to drop my calories insanely so I’ve dropped about 11 pounds in six weeks. I’m also taking BPC 157/TB 500, the peptide I got combines them together, however, I was doing it every day at 1 mg and I honestly did not feel much of an effect. I did it for my left elbow where I have tricep tendinitis and medial epicondylitis and also some pain in my rear dealt. I’ve tried injecting it near the pain area and also my stomach, but I haven’t felt much of an effect. Please let me know if I’m doing something wrong whether I should go directly into the injured area or up my dose or the peptide is simply a fraud from this specific website

how do you lnow if bpc is working?? i’m taking due to a tendonitis in my biceps whit which i’m struggling with since almost 2 months i started bpc kind of 1 month ago but i didn’t notice any difference 😥

i’ve tried bpc 157 in the occasion of an inflammation to my biceps tendon. it was something going on since some times.. and lately it gets more and more strong until it was impossible for me to continue training, and also problematic for normal day life activity. so i started taking bpc… and a couple of weeks later i throw in the mix tb500. now it’s one month later more or less… NO NOTICEABLE EFFECTS!! 😞🙁

Is it normal for my body to get infections from my insulin pump sites while taking the bpc and tb? I also had ankylosing spondylitis get worse but maybe not related, also way worse tendon and nerve pain in verious places . Maybe because i stopped taking it? Just more letting you know my experience with these. I take melanotan 2 a couple times a week as well, very helpful as well as pt141 for sexual wellness

I snapped my quad tendon and had surgery November 21, I didn’t rehab like I should have and still now can only get to 90 degrees and have pain stiffness, restricted to what leg exercises I do. The tendon is still damaged just been told to try plasma injections. Would this still help repair after so many years since my knee surgery? Thanks

lately i’m suffering from an inflammation of the biceps tendon… and it not improving.. so after a while i decided to try with bpc157. Honestly.. i find no difference at all! 😢 after a couple of weeks i also add tb500 to the mix. no difference whatsoever!! 🤷‍♂️

Question about BPC-157 when I use it the tendons in my legs/hip area get so tight I can barely walk. I have to stretch and do yogo for about an hour everyday and that helps for like a half a day then it gets super tight again. That was like 6 months ago I haven't used it since.

There seems to be a lot of anecodotes in favour of BPC 157. I don't understand why there aren't more human studies being done. Are they underway or just not being done at all? As someone who has dealt with chronic tendon injuries for years and physio hasn't helped, I hope legitimate sources will be available some day.

What would you take for arthritis?. I have arthritis and tendinitis in my right shoulder. Was taking 157&500 mixture for two months. Nothing amazing yet.

Bit late here, but figured Id share my experience. I took BPC 157 and TB500 this past December in the hopes of curing my reoccurring elbow tendonitis. The first few weeks were great; however, I ended up feeling extremely lethargic and stopped treatment after about 8 weeks. The symptoms continued and it turned out that my test levels had tanked (208 in a 22 year old male). Obviously, if it was indeed the peptide that caused the tank, I'm assuming that what I took was not what was advertised. So, for those considering buying from the research sites, beware.

First 5 days bpc/tb/gu for shoulder tendonitis (subq direct).......nada. Altho I was pretty sure that most of the miraculous claims were horse sh!t. I still believe in it and will continue the trial.

I’ve been doing subq injections of BPC-157 500mcg split into an AM and a PM dose (recently added TB-500) since 12/24/25 and I feel zero difference. Somedays, I feel more pain than I did before using it. I know it’s only been one month, but after the next bottle I have left is done, if there aren’t results I probably will quit using it. I really would like to do a local injection at my foot, which is where I have a partial torn plantar fascia band and some tendinitis, but I can’t find any videos or information about how or where to safely inject the foot. I also use tesamorelin, and I’ve been seeing increased fat loss since stating that. I really want the best results from BPC-157/TB-500, especially since recent blood work has shown I have some elevated inflammatory biomarkers. Any suggestions?

I went to a local trt mens clinic that also does peptides and was given BPC157 for accute tendinitis. I've been injecting 1.5 mgs five days a week (with two days off) for 3 weeks as prescribed by a nurse practitioner, and it doesn't seem to be helping yet. I googled the lab they get their BPC from, it appears to be American based. They do show purity testing with batch numbers. Assuming this is quality BPC, should I add TB 500? I have appx 3 weeks of BPC left. Im concerned that adding TB 500 will be a waste of money, seeing as how the BPC doesn't seem to have a noticeable effect. The NP I see at my local clinic says it should help, but I worry they are trying to up sell their products. Im a newb with peptides. Does anyone have any helpful insights?

I’ve been on the wolverine stack for the last three weeks for a shoulder tendon strain that will not go away. BPC157, 500mcg daily, TB500, 1000mcg M/W/F. Localised subq near the injury with the BP157, Belly subq TB500. Planned an 8 week cycle and to date I have no noticeable improvement. Going to complete the cycle and see what happens. I think it’s worth a go due to the high number of people that have success with the stack, but what works for one person may not work for the next, good luck.

Oral BPC (from a legit source) did not live up to the hype. It seemed to be noticeable more for muscle recovery, and was very underwhelming wrt improving tendon/joint injury. I was working out very intensely at the time, so I’m wondering if my muscle recovery stole from the activity of it. I’ve got another bottle left that I’m planning to use for at least a few weeks of more low-intensity tendon/joint building workouts.

I have same pain before and after . He fixed my rotator cuff but didn’t do the planned bicep tenodesis since he said he didn’t see slap tear which was on my MRI. Had pain front of shoulder down bicep. I’m like 4 months post op and having pain front of shoulder down my bicep. Last workout was Wednesday overhead was fine but woke up this morning with bicep spasms. My last appointment he said I was cleared. Told him about front of shoulder and bicep pain and he sad come back if it doesn’t resolve in 6-8 weeks for a cortisone shot. I don’t want a cortisone shot. 🤬

My situation was much the same - from injury, to confirmation of a tear was 2yrs and then another 8 months or so until I got in for surgery based on a last second cancellation. It was 2yrs alone trying to convince the doctors it was NOT just simple tendonitis (I experienced significant medical gaslighting with many many appointments before the screening doc relented and ordered the MRI. When tears were found he just shrugged and said “guess you need surgery” and walked away - to finally initiate the ortho referral I had been pleading for), with months of physio after the injury itself, periods of intense pain with various activities, sitting at my work desk in pain and wondering how I can keep working full time without being on mass amounts of pain medication, etc. It was a tough couple of years! Those who get their surgery within 6months are lucky for sure! Best of luck with your recovery - it’s long, with many ups and downs (I’m now 9 months post op - and 42F for reference), but the pain is so drastically reduced that the long recovery was worth it!

Hi, I've been living with chronic pain for over 12 years. I have seen multiple doctors and 3 rheumatologists. No one has given me a valid diagnosis. I'm hoping someone here might know what's going on. I did see a massage therapist who said that based on my symptoms and what she can feel, she believes that it is tenosynovitis. I agree it's definitely the closest thing I've heard to date. The problem is, whatever it is that I have, it moves from place to place but always stays in my hands. At one point it was throughout my entire body. So what I do know is that the sheaths that cover and protect the tendons are swelling and pinching the tendons. Which is in line with tenosynovitis. However, whatever I have is not caused by overuse or repetition which is generally the cause of tenosynovitis. I'm in the most pain when I first wake up. In fact, many mornings I can't even open my hands. 8 years ago I was completely bedridden for over 2 weeks. Every joint in my body was afflicted. I have not been able to notice any correlation with regards to food or activity. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason to it. Most medication does not help. Currently I'm taking celebrex and on its own it doesn't do anything but if I take an extra strength Excedrin (which are not sold in Canada) with it, it helps. Most days I can barely open a bottle of water let alone a bottle of pills. I'm beyond frustrated and it's affecting my mental health. I'm sorry for the long post and I've likely forgotten things. Thank you for any help.

I apologize in advance for this long missive. I read yet another list-type article just now, going around, about the most absurd things patients have done and said to get pain meds... And I just can't help but to become enraged by it. It's shit like this that makes all medical professionals become jaded, that makes nurses and doctors ignore complaints of pain and to question ANYONE who reports pain as a troubling symptom. This attitude also makes people with difficult to understand or diagnose conditions (like mine -Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) get treated like garbage when we go to hospitals or doctors. Back in 2010/2011; I had a history of chronic kidney and urinary infections that would not stop no matter what I did. One would come and then go- I'd have bloody, strong smelling urine and it hurt like a bitch...I'd be fine for just a few days and it came right back, with hellfire pain. They were confusing- some times the pain was actually not that bad, but the infection was raging and I had a high fever... Other times, there was no kidney involvement, no fever, just a basic UTI, but the pain was unreal - curled up in a ball, unable to speak, 10/10. The bacteria was not consistent, or, even present every time. It wasn't equalling symptoms- and no one could answer- Why did this keep happening despite my every possible precaution? The result was MANY in-patient hospalizations, with varying degrees of infection. At one point,I was quarenteened and told I had MRSA in my bladder and kidneys- and with the serious pain in my kidneys and heavy,persistent pain low in my bladder (that often felt like being stabbed by a hot knife)- I was terrified. I was put on antibiotics & pain medication during these stays- and eventually, I'm given strong iv antibiotics- several of them, sometimes piggy-backed. During one of these stays- when my only son is barely five months old, I'm admitted and put on two new antibiotics... Fairly suddenly- I'm having severe pain in my left hip and right shoulder. It's so severe that I'm scared to tears and I don't understand what the fuck is going on.... So of course, I call in a nurse who calls the doctor, and I tell them that I can't explain it, but I try to explain what I'm experiencing. I'm trying to keep cool- I'm trying *not* to sob, but this pain feels like my joints are filled with hot lava that is hardening into stone and it's excrutating. It's unbarable and the dilaudid they gave me hours earlier for the kidney infection just isn't touching this pain... It's building to a creshendo. The doctor comes in to my room- listens to my complaint, tells me the antibiotic should be helping the infection go away, making the pain better and not worse. She tells my husband they aren't sure what's going on. That they don't know and they'll keep an eye on me. But my husband has to leave for work soon... And the *moment* he is out of the building and I'm alone, the doctor storms back to my hospital room. Her entire demeandor is changed; She proceeds to get RIGHT up in my face- accusatory, demeaning- downright calling me "an addict" and saying that sudden hip and shoulder pain makes NO sense- "NO ONE comes in with a kidney infection and suddenly has pain in thier hip and shoulder" and so she KNOWS that I am clearly making it up for pain meds. That my symptoms "don't make sense" and therefore AREN'T REAL- and she storms off. I'm still supposed to be in the hospital for five more days for care. I am told- yes, the original doctor signed for you to remain on pain meds every four hours for this... but we KNOW that's the only reason why you're here, so *we're watching you*. I beg my husband to get me out of there and he's livid about what transpired too- but he's also like "you can't just leave against medical advice or insurance won't cover any of your stay!" And he coaxes me to just finish out my stay. My "kidney infection" continues to be treated, and all but one night nurse is ignoring my calls, even as my urine is tinged with blood and tissue. Staff is glaring at me, bringing my meds hours late, ignoring my iv alarm when it goes off for hours on end... and I'm in pretty severe pain the entire time, now with this added *SHARP* severe joint pain. I'm in too much pain to sleep or put weight on my left leg or to use my right arm... and I am met with eye rolls when I tell nursing staff as they ask about my condition each time... I've got ZERO trust in my doctor and almost the entire nursing staff who are more or less mocking me. ("When *i* have a UTI,I just stay home and drink a ton of water" I hear outside my room, said loudly from one nurse to another. "I know *I* don't get dilaudid when it burns to pee for a couple days..." ) Three weeks after I'm discharged, and my joint pain is still severe, still lingering, if not just as bad as it was in the hospital... and by now, I've torn tendons in both legs and my shoulder- I can barely stand, let alone walk or raise my arm without excrutating pain.. Pain I'm being told ISN'T REAL. DISCHARGED, I've seen the orthopedist multiple times who diagnoses me with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - but this recent sharp onset of pain he doesn't quite understand... Until he hears that it was Levoquin and Ciprofloxicin I was on at the hospital. He tells me about the possibility of severe side effects- and that nothing can really be done after the damage is done by the drugs. **And THEN 8 months later, comes the news report**; A black box warning has been issued for Flouroquinelone antibiotics like Levoquin and Ciprofloxicin- that they can cause TENDON RUPTURE and should never be used in patients with inflammatory conditions. That sudden, severe joint pain is a very real possibility as a result of the medication-that its a huge red flag about an underlying condition and that its use in those patients can cause PERMENANT damage to a person's joints...and that it should NEVER be used in patients with inflammatory conditions or chronic joint pain... It *all* finally comes together: I don't just have chronic kidney infections and constant utis; I have Interstital Cystitis, a FAIRLY COMMON comorbidity of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (genetic condition which I *ALSO HAVE*). Let's be clear: ANY ONE DOCTOR who had taken a DETAILED patient history -or- even googling my symptoms could have had me diagnosed in no time, even despite it being a "rare condition". Instead- I suffered through four years of misdiagnosis,and more than 11 inpatient hospital stays in the first year of my son's life... And I was REPEATEDLY treated like garbage - all because my symptoms "didn't make sense". So ..because my RARE GENETIC DISORDER has a bunch of seemingly "random symptoms" A doctor decided it was better and more accurate to accuse me of *drug seeking behavior* (despite literally ZERO evidence that I would fall into that catagory) so weather than ACTUALLY diagnosing me... she decided to insult me, to mar my medical chart with this unfounded bs, and to effectively PREVENT me from being treated with respect and dignity for MONTHS on end. Her accusation followed me for the better part of a year, until the hospital purged it from my record when it was proven to not be the case at all. And now, as a result of her medical abuse- I have medical PTSD, mistrust of doctors in general, and PERMENANT damage from the continued misuse of two flouroquinelone antibiotics *repeatedly* given to me at the same time for the better part of a YEAR. I was even sent home on these IV infusions at one point despite the severe side effects! I want SO BADLY to go back in time... to punch that smug admitting cardiologist in the face for accusing me of faking my pain "for meds" because *SHE* COULDN'T BE BOTHERED TO EXPLAIN MY SYMPTOMS. It's fucking enfuriating to be treated like garbage when you're legitimatly in pain. And the "red flags" professionals use often completely ignore reality; Yes, junkies in the hospital will ask for thier meds every X# of hours that they can- Know who else does that? Someone who is LEGITIMATELY in a ton of pain. Yes, junkies will come in and tell staff what does or doesn't work for thier pain or will report side effects of meds they don't want. Guess who else does? Chronically ill patients who have been through the ringer and many meds before. Yes, junkies will go to different hospitals rather than continue to go to the same one- you know who else does that? Legitimately ill people who have been mistreated or misdiagnosed. Yes, junkies will go to the ER for a fix. You know who else will break down and go to the ER only when their pain is too much to bear and they don't know what else to do? Legitimately ill people! People who have severe pain and aren't being adequately treated for it. I went to Cooper's ER early on after diagnosis for my EDS related body-wide joint pain while I was still trying and waiting to get into pain management. I *STILL* thank thier staff in my head, every single day- because after taking a *long and complete medical history*- they genuinely believed my pain and they helped set up a follow up through pain management and they gave me ONE SCRIPT- one thirty day script that could get me through to when my pain management appointment was FINALLY upcoming... because after six months of prescribing a low amount of pain medication, my primary care physician just said "Sorry, I believe your symptoms, I can see rapid arthritic change in your spinal MRI- I'm sure you ARE in a lot of pain, but I can't continue to prescribe to you, because I just can't. So go see pain management in a few months when they can see you... But in the meantime...I have to stop treating you." I tried to do it all the right way... But it had taken more than FIVE MONTHS and Cooper Pain still wasn't returning my calls because I still didn't have an actual official diagnosis yet. My husband was calling individual pain management offices left and right and being told I needed a definitive diagnosis before they'd see me... But how are you supposed to continue making and going to appointments when your in excrutating pain- how are you supposed to even DO THAT?! Having any chronic illness is severely frustrating - ESPECIALLY one that's complex and all but invisible on blood work and cat scans. We're just trying to advocate for ourselves, and our doctors are just trying to protect THEMSELVES...But let's be real; the large majority of medical staff have decided that NO ONE is legitimately in pain anymore- and that there's absolutely no need, whatsoever, for them to help you if you're in pain. Not in the ER, not admissions, and not doctors you follow up with. Even "pain doctors" are shrugging thier shoulders anymore. Even admitting you're in pain, is a "red flag" to doctors and nurses everywhere. There are plenty of chronically ill people who are not getting the care they need - and the addicts are the ones who CAUSED this scrutiny. But the people in *legitimate PAIN* are the ones who are paying the consequences for the addicts actions.