IGF subq or IM?

**parttimer** · 03-06-2006, 08:40 AM

I am going to drop my money into the bucket for some IGF I do believe. Only if I am able to do subq instead of IM. Would I be wasting my money if I went sub q with this stuff? Also, I read that "nodules" can form under the skin. Do they go away after a while? I have no experience pinning so that was why I wanted to do sub q. Any tips?

colkurtz_spf · 03-07-2006, 12:12 AM

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I am going to drop my money into the bucket for some IGF I do believe. Only if I am able to do subq instead of IM. Would I be wasting my money if I went sub q with this stuff? Also, I read that "nodules" can form under the skin. Do they go away after a while? I have no experience pinning so that was why I wanted to do sub q. Any tips?

I've heard about the nodules under the skin, but that has never happened to me. I pin subq for the most part. If I injure my self I will administer IM directly to the muscle. It's amazing how quickly I get relief.

I prefer subq because it's systemic and lasts longer. The IGF will bind to any muscle that needs repair. However I dose between 40 and 50 mcg/day I split the dose. If I used a higher dose ( let's say 100mcg or more/day) I would opt for IM injections because IGF has a tendancy to bind to intestines, and that can make your gut grow.

Either method is relatively painless. The 29 gauge slin pin is short and thin - you hardly feel it. Make sure you have some high glycemic carbs(i.e. fruit juice) on hand in case you get hypoglycemic. Also, reserve one of your injections for after your workout (within 30 minutes if you can) just before your post shake/meal.

**parttimer** · 03-07-2006, 06:49 AM

Thank you very much for the reply!! One last thing, did you pin the parts that were worked or just the stomach area?

colkurtz_spf · 03-07-2006, 09:54 AM

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Thank you very much for the reply!! One last thing, did you pin the parts that were worked or just the stomach area?

I pinned the stomache area. Subq is not site specific.

One more thing: Buy your IGF from a reputable source. Chemistry Labs and Muscle Research are both reputable and board sponsors. It may be that the IGF source caused some of the bad effects you heard about. It's possible.

Grunt76 · 03-07-2006, 04:41 PM

What might be a reason to go sub-q?

**parttimer** · 03-07-2006, 05:10 PM

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What might be a reason to go sub-q?

I am a sissy and don't want to go IM

Grunt76 · 03-07-2006, 05:29 PM

It is painless both ways. Your reason doesn't count.

idunk42 · 03-07-2006, 05:37 PM

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It is painless both ways. Your reason doesn't count.

colkurtz_spf · 03-07-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Grunt76

What might be a reason to go sub-q?

I agree that neither method is painless, but for me subq is more effective.

Grunt76 · 03-07-2006, 06:15 PM

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I agree that neither method is painless, but for me subq is more effective.

More effective? For recomposition? Possibly, but you do know that if you are distributing the IGF systemically, then you are growing your intestines. I wonder why on earth would you possibly consider that as being positive.

colkurtz_spf · 03-07-2006, 06:40 PM

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More effective? For recomposition? Possibly, but you do know that if you are distributing the IGF systemically, then you are growing your intestines. I wonder why on earth would you possibly consider that as being positive.

Subq works well for bulking too. In my previous posts I explained that it should only be done in small doses (less 40 to 50 mcg/day ). Intestinal growth results from high doses.

Subq is sytemic and repairs any muscle that signals it. IM only works on the muscle you inject. Maybe it's good for biceps and pecs, but compound movements tax multiple muscles.

I've watched my workout partner grow like crazy from subq. During the summer he weighed 138, and after two short SD cycles book-ended with IGF he is a ripped 165. I did a four week cycle in conjunction with USPlabs Powerful, gained 9 punds, and lost two inches on my waist. At 6'4" I weighed in at 241 with a 49.25 chest and 37 waist. After the cycle I had a 50.5 inch chest and a 35.25 waist. Also my arms grew from 17.75 to 18.25.

As I said before, subq works for me. Of course everyone is different.

stumbras · 03-07-2006, 06:53 PM

i am doing sub q injections, but on biceps days i will do im, can i inject to my chest and how( because i want to help it recover fast, usualy it isrecovering at least 3 days)

stumbras · 03-07-2006, 07:05 PM

today i am working out my shoulders can i inject them and another thing usualy it takes for me an hour to get back from the gym is it gona be efective im injection 1 hour pas workout

colkurtz_spf · 03-07-2006, 10:17 PM

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i am doing sub q injections, but on biceps days i will do im, can i inject to my chest and how( because i want to help it recover fast, usualy it isrecovering at least 3 days)

You can inject them directly into the front of the pecs.

**parttimer** · 03-07-2006, 11:24 PM

I just worry when doing IM that you have to stick yourself, pull back the plunger and check for blood, I worry about screwing myself up.

Grunt76 · 03-07-2006, 11:40 PM

Stop worryin' bro, there ain't nothin' to it.

stumbras · 03-07-2006, 11:53 PM

cool , thanks guys
i will update later with my results

mildain · 03-07-2006, 11:55 PM

Isn't IM injections systematic as well as SubQ? I thought once it was absorbed into the bloodstream it goes throughout the entire body, and is not site specific

As far as injections go, IM is the most pain free method for me, Sub Q leaves bruises and noodules that last for weeks, Just my preference