I won't be using TB-500tcpnomad said:
Wait, everyone here is running BPC-157 solo? Nobody's stacking it with TB-500?
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I won't be using TB-500tcpnomad said:
Wait, everyone here is running BPC-157 solo? Nobody's stacking it with TB-500?
But does this need to be taken forever? Might be a dumb thing to ask...quicksilver80 said:
A relative of mine had a frozen shoulder with several tears around it. They began glow, received a cortisol injection, and after finishing 1 vial they were entirely back to baseline. I have 1000 percent faith in that class of peptides.
I've seen folks run it in cycles to keep their receptors from getting worn out. Then again, plenty of others take it continuously. Once a tear heals, it doesn't just come undone when you quit, so perhaps continuing could help with more repair? I'm not sure.fatty33 said:
But does this need to be taken forever? Might be a dumb thing to ask...quicksilver80 said:
A relative of mine had a frozen shoulder with several tears around it. They began glow, received a cortisol injection, and after finishing 1 vial they were entirely back to baseline. I have 1000 percent faith in that class of peptides.
For me it was the same: BPC by itself did nothing, and adding TB500 didn't change that, nor did stacking GLOW. That left me disappointed. Next week I'm giving KLOW a shot, and I'm hoping it does something remarkable for my herniated discs.Vash said:
What was your dosage? At 1mg per day, it did nothing for me
Happy for your amazing result. A friend of mine is dealing with a frozen shoulder and neck pain right now as well. I'll pass this info along to her.whimsps said:
Absolutely! In 6 weeks, my frozen shoulder was healed after being told recovery would take years. A total f-ing miracle. Really happy that you're feeling better!
If you didn't get results from BPC and TB500 on their own, adding KPV into a blend probably won't change that......You might be better off pocketing the cash and only combining the KPV and GHK-Cu parts, leaving out BPC and TB?HRH_IceQueen said:
For me it was the same: BPC by itself did nothing, and adding TB500 didn't change that, nor did stacking GLOW. That left me disappointed. Next week I'm giving KLOW a shot, and I'm hoping it does something remarkable for my herniated discs.Vash said:
What was your dosage? At 1mg per day, it did nothing for me![]()
I appreciate the suggestion and plan to give it a shot. A standalone KPV is already on its way, and I've got GHK-CU left over.Flash-BCR said:
If you didn't get results from BPC and TB500 on their own, adding KPV into a blend probably won't change that......You might be better off pocketing the cash and only combining the KPV and GHK-Cu parts, leaving out BPC and TB?HRH_IceQueen said:
For me it was the same: BPC by itself did nothing, and adding TB500 didn't change that, nor did stacking GLOW. That left me disappointed. Next week I'm giving KLOW a shot, and I'm hoping it does something remarkable for my herniated discs.Vash said:
What was your dosage? At 1mg per day, it did nothing for me![]()
I've got a question for you....what was your duration on BPC....and TB500?...From what I've seen, these aren't instant miracle cures, rather one component alongside other treatments that might help with your issues...results can take a while....just wondering...HRH_IceQueen said:
I appreciate the suggestion and plan to give it a shot. A standalone KPV is already on its way, and I've got GHK-CU left over.Flash-BCR said:
If you didn't get results from BPC and TB500 on their own, adding KPV into a blend probably won't change that......You might be better off pocketing the cash and only combining the KPV and GHK-Cu parts, leaving out BPC and TB?HRH_IceQueen said:
For me it was the same: BPC by itself did nothing, and adding TB500 didn't change that, nor did stacking GLOW. That left me disappointed. Next week I'm giving KLOW a shot, and I'm hoping it does something remarkable for my herniated discs.Vash said:
What was your dosage? At 1mg per day, it did nothing for me![]()
Ran it for 21 days straight. Once I came off the Wolverine blend, the pain came right back. Mine is arthritis-related, located in the lower back. So it seems like a forever thing for me. At the moment I'm running BPC solo, and the lower back pain hasn't budged one bit, which makes me think both compounds are needed for that particular pain.fatty33 said:
But does this need to be taken forever? Might be a dumb thing to ask...quicksilver80 said:
A relative of mine had a frozen shoulder with several tears around it. They began glow, received a cortisol injection, and after finishing 1 vial they were entirely back to baseline. I have 1000 percent faith in that class of peptides.
Have you given KPV a shot? My plan is to alternate Wolverine with KPV, beginning with KPVHRH_IceQueen said:
I ran BPC & TB pins for a total of 8 weeks. The first 3 wks were at 500mcg, then I titrated up to 750mcg for 2 wks, and during the final 2 wks I was at 1000mcg. GHK was added once wk #2 of that schedule had passed. Right now I'm taking a break from every peptide, because roughly a week ago I had a procedure done and I've got travel coming up, so I'll get back to my usual peptide routine late next week.
Appreciate you looking into it @Flash-BCR. You're completely right, and I'm well aware these peps aren't any kind of magic pixie dust. My hope is that with enough time, the peptides will help my lower back pain fade![]()
my KPV shipment hasn't shown up yet.ColdSmoke said:
Have you given KPV a shot? My plan is to alternate Wolverine with KPV, beginning with KPVHRH_IceQueen said:
I ran BPC & TB pins for a total of 8 weeks. The first 3 wks were at 500mcg, then I titrated up to 750mcg for 2 wks, and during the final 2 wks I was at 1000mcg. GHK was added once wk #2 of that schedule had passed. Right now I'm taking a break from every peptide, because roughly a week ago I had a procedure done and I've got travel coming up, so I'll get back to my usual peptide routine late next week.
Appreciate you looking into it @Flash-BCR. You're completely right, and I'm well aware these peps aren't any kind of magic pixie dust. My hope is that with enough time, the peptides will help my lower back pain fade![]()
Same here — I've seen a coworker bounce back from a motorbike crash, and someone else recover from shoulder surgery. What convinced me wasn't any hype about peptides; it was watching how they moved and how flexible they were.bgddy32 said:
I saw the same thing with a buddy of mine who tore his Achilles — his comeback was unreal. What really caught me off guard is that it seems to work on nerve damage as well.T.Bird said:
BPC is what sent me tumbling into the Peptide rabbit hole 3 years back. My knee was in rough shape, so I did one vile, then brought the TB into the mix. Same as everyone else, the results blew me away.
8 month ago my training went up a lot, and these days I'm using the Klow to recover. It's doing the job nicely.
Same here. It seems like that rabbit hole goes on forever, but up to now it has paid off.T.Bird said:
Same here — I've seen a coworker bounce back from a motorbike crash, and someone else recover from shoulder surgery. What convinced me wasn't any hype about peptides; it was watching how they moved and how flexible they were.bgddy32 said:
I saw the same thing with a buddy of mine who tore his Achilles — his comeback was unreal. What really caught me off guard is that it seems to work on nerve damage as well.T.Bird said:
BPC is what sent me tumbling into the Peptide rabbit hole 3 years back. My knee was in rough shape, so I did one vile, then brought the TB into the mix. Same as everyone else, the results blew me away.
8 month ago my training went up a lot, and these days I'm using the Klow to recover. It's doing the job nicely.
The motorbike guy used BPC and TB, while the shoulder surgery person used BPC, TB and jKC.
As for me, I've gone pretty deep down the rabbit hole, exploring plenty of different paths. So far, every Pep I've tried has done exactly what it's meant to do.
When it comes to serious injuries, 21 days means very little. What BPC does is bring down inflammation markers, and that's the relief you notice right away, but genuine repair and lasting improvement may require months. From what I've read, nerve-related issues call for 12 weeks.tbaby said:
Ran it for 21 days straight. Once I came off the Wolverine blend, the pain came right back. Mine is arthritis-related, located in the lower back. So it seems like a forever thing for me. At the moment I'm running BPC solo, and the lower back pain hasn't budged one bit, which makes me think both compounds are needed for that particular pain.fatty33 said:
But does this need to be taken forever? Might be a dumb thing to ask...quicksilver80 said:
A relative of mine had a frozen shoulder with several tears around it. They began glow, received a cortisol injection, and after finishing 1 vial they were entirely back to baseline. I have 1000 percent faith in that class of peptides.
whimsps said:
Absolutely! In 6 weeks, my frozen shoulder was healed after being told recovery would take years. A total f-ing miracle. Really happy that you're feeling better!
At this stage, I really wish the research base were bigger. How long someone has to keep using it varies wildly from person to person. Because it does such a strong job of bringing down inflammation throughout the body, that easing of symptoms is easy to read as full recovery. I'm genuinely glad it brought you some relief. Right now this kind of information matters to me, since everything I'm doing amounts to trial and error — though even a single night free of that pain, without needing strong painkillers, felt wonderful.deluge said:
My knees, ankles, and plantar fascia were in a bad state. Each morning, for about 10 minutes after rising, I'd limp around—worse on days following a 3mi walk with my dog, which I aimed for 3x weekly.bgddy32 said:
I'm in disbelief. For 9 months I dealt with post op nerve pain that hit when I slept on my side and throughout the day .... and now it's vanished thanks to bpc? How is that possible.... I only just began and I wasn't ready for it to work this well? I picked it up for knee pain and even injected near the knee, but this outcome never crossed my mind. If this keeps up, it's a total life saver!!!
Does anyone else have any impressive recovery stories from BPC?
Years back I had arthroscopic surgery on a torn meniscus. At the follow-up, the surgeon said my knees were the worst he'd seen for someone my age. Steel decks and work boots across decades had worn them down. Add in plenty of crashes and fractures (see avatar).
I even chose my most recent home with the idea that before long I'd need to live entirely on the ground floor because of these problems. I figured it was unavoidable. Planning life around that reality is miserable.
Then I began Tirz. Joint pain and plantar fasciitis eased. Not resolved, but clearly better. If forced to assign a figure, 40% better?
After joining here, I learned about the BPC-157/TB-500 "Wolverine Stack". I've now used it for 4 months. BPC-157 at .5mg/daily, TB-500 at 2mg/2x Wk. Another meaningful gain. Perhaps 80% better?
I stopped the Wolverine 5 wks ago; I'd been advised to "take a break" now and then. Soon I felt more joint pain and more foot pain. Not a huge amount more, but noticeable. Around 30% worse?
One night last week, joint pain kept me almost entirely awake. So, after 4 weeks off, I restarted (once the sled dogs brought more needles, vials, cartridges).
During this 1 week back on, I'm already seeing early signs of improvement. I doubt I'll ever quit the BPC/TB again.
I don't inject where it hurts. Too many spots! My injections go in a 2" circle around the navel.
Did Tirz help? Absolutely. Did weight loss matter? Yes. Did BPC/TB contribute? I believe so too. Like everything else I've seen in this space, it's probably small gains from several angles, compounding toward an increasingly better result.