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Hello AnabolicMinds.com people,
I've been browsing around here on and off for a while. I'd like to say hello, thanks for having me, and I'll try and get right to it.
I have some issues with some of my joints, to varying degrees (hypermobility, laxity, pain). My shoulders, wrists and knees in particular, and others to lesser degrees. I also have what is likely "runners knee".
I also have diagnosed Fibromyalgia.
Due to all this, I can't really weight-train without risking injury to my joints; but I keep up a considerably good physique (considering my current circumstance) with isometric and visualized resistance training. Gotta do what I can.
Sometimes, the pain/discomfort/laxity in my joints gets worse. I've tried damn near every supplement on the health food store shelves. I've tried the expensive proteolytic enzymes (in fact, I'm giving Wobenzym another go right now!). I've taken plenty of Cissus, fish oils, MSM, whatever else.
Such things may help me to a degree, but I think the biggest issue with me is that my ligaments/tendons need to be stronger and healthier.
I once had prolotherapy done in a number of my joints. It was painful and very expensive. I think it helped tighten things up...for a while. I can't say the benefits lasted for two years or anything.
I've been reading about the beneficial effects of HGH on connective tissues like ligaments and tendons and thought "Wow! Why the hell haven't I tried this before!"
Now, I don't think I can afford HGH. I first considered GHRP-6, but the possible effects on cortisol (which for me is, when I got tested, quite high), and prolactin (mild though they may be) kind of put me off.
So what about subcutaneous injections of Ipamorelin? Sure, it's more expensive than GHRP-6, but Russianstar seems to rate it well, and many others, too, as far as having HGH releasing effects without the prolactin/cortisol effects of GhRP-6. Oh, or the potentially massive hunger-inducing effects.
I find the concept of injecting Ipamorelin into the joint fascinating - and ****-scary. I wouldn't do this myself. If I could find a qualified prolotherapy doc. to do it, I'd totally go for it, but I don't know if anyone would be game for that.
So, I was thinking, 100 to 200 mcg per day of Ipamorelin, taken subcutaneously. Would this (in your opinions) be sufficient to improve the quality/strength/tightness of my connective tissues - especially if combined with collagen powder or other joint-supplements?
Or what about taking it sub-q, while getting another round of prolotherapy, to really encourage collagen synthesis in the areas stimulated by the prolo?
I'm not a big guy - I only weigh around 150 pounds. Think 100-200 mcg/per day sub-q would be good?
Sorry if these are not new questions. I'd love to hear your current opinions on this! Thank you everyone.
Peace
I've been browsing around here on and off for a while. I'd like to say hello, thanks for having me, and I'll try and get right to it.
I have some issues with some of my joints, to varying degrees (hypermobility, laxity, pain). My shoulders, wrists and knees in particular, and others to lesser degrees. I also have what is likely "runners knee".
I also have diagnosed Fibromyalgia.
Due to all this, I can't really weight-train without risking injury to my joints; but I keep up a considerably good physique (considering my current circumstance) with isometric and visualized resistance training. Gotta do what I can.
Sometimes, the pain/discomfort/laxity in my joints gets worse. I've tried damn near every supplement on the health food store shelves. I've tried the expensive proteolytic enzymes (in fact, I'm giving Wobenzym another go right now!). I've taken plenty of Cissus, fish oils, MSM, whatever else.
Such things may help me to a degree, but I think the biggest issue with me is that my ligaments/tendons need to be stronger and healthier.
I once had prolotherapy done in a number of my joints. It was painful and very expensive. I think it helped tighten things up...for a while. I can't say the benefits lasted for two years or anything.
I've been reading about the beneficial effects of HGH on connective tissues like ligaments and tendons and thought "Wow! Why the hell haven't I tried this before!"
Now, I don't think I can afford HGH. I first considered GHRP-6, but the possible effects on cortisol (which for me is, when I got tested, quite high), and prolactin (mild though they may be) kind of put me off.
So what about subcutaneous injections of Ipamorelin? Sure, it's more expensive than GHRP-6, but Russianstar seems to rate it well, and many others, too, as far as having HGH releasing effects without the prolactin/cortisol effects of GhRP-6. Oh, or the potentially massive hunger-inducing effects.
I find the concept of injecting Ipamorelin into the joint fascinating - and ****-scary. I wouldn't do this myself. If I could find a qualified prolotherapy doc. to do it, I'd totally go for it, but I don't know if anyone would be game for that.
So, I was thinking, 100 to 200 mcg per day of Ipamorelin, taken subcutaneously. Would this (in your opinions) be sufficient to improve the quality/strength/tightness of my connective tissues - especially if combined with collagen powder or other joint-supplements?
Or what about taking it sub-q, while getting another round of prolotherapy, to really encourage collagen synthesis in the areas stimulated by the prolo?
I'm not a big guy - I only weigh around 150 pounds. Think 100-200 mcg/per day sub-q would be good?
Sorry if these are not new questions. I'd love to hear your current opinions on this! Thank you everyone.
Peace