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How long should I take BPC and TB for a ruptured tendon?

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How long to run BPC-157 and TB-500 after a non-surgically repaired biceps tendon rupture that later flared up again?

The original poster had a complete biceps tendon rupture a year ago, skipped surgery, ran TB-500 and BPC-157 for two months until symptoms resolved, then experienced a flare after a sudden pull. Several users report shorter cycles of two to three weeks bringing relief for tendon issues, while others stress that a total rupture benefits from surgery and that peptides alone may leave ongoing inflammation. Some recommend adding other peptides or focusing on load management and professional rehab instead of another cycle.

What this discussion establishesWhere people disagree

Whether another peptide cycle is worthwhile versus pursuing surgery or professional imaging and therapy for a complete rupture

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Whether the pain will remain lifelong without surgical repair

Nothing here is advice.

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BrightBramble77archiveopening postSep 26

Last December I tore the biceps tendon in my left arm. Doctors gave me the option of surgery or resting the arm for at least six weeks followed by therapy, or just living with it. I skipped the operation. Even before peptides I sometimes felt pain after activity. I then tried TB-500 at a high starting dose followed by maintenance dosing along with BPC-157 for roughly two months and the arm felt fine. After stopping for about two months my dog yanked hard and now touching the tendon produces an uneasy or painful sensation. What is the best peptide approach now? Were the two months insufficient? I stayed on them until the pain and discomfort were gone and the vial was finished.

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PlainLantern42archiveSep 26

I tore a tendon behind my knee while running. After a couple of weeks on a blend it improved. The whole course lasted about two to three weeks.

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KeenFenwick47archiveSep 26

When you say rupture, was it complete or only partial?

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BlueAnchor59archiveSep 26

I have used BPC and TB for soft tissue problems and they seem most helpful when training loads and rehab stay reasonable rather than relying on them alone. Two months is not an unusual length, yet a biceps rupture continues remodeling for longer and one sudden pull can re-irritate a tendon that had settled. If the recent yank has not been checked, imaging or physio would be the practical next step before starting peptides again.

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BrightBramble77archiveSep 26
↳ replying to @KeenFenwick47

It was total and now I have the classic Popeye look. Nothing can be fixed anymore so the tendon is just supposed to stay where it is. Surgery was the only repair option and I passed because of the risks and downtime. Plenty of others have managed without it. I would rather skip another round of scans. As for physio I would have to pay out of pocket and from what my mother experienced many therapists lack real skill, so I would need someone focused on sports injuries. Not sure what to do honestly.

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BrightSparrow36archiveSep 26

So you were hurt, took the two peptides for two months with good results, stayed off them for two months, got re-irritated, and now wonder about running another cycle? If that is right I would say yes, do another cycle.

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BrightBramble77archiveSep 26
↳ replying to @BrightSparrow36

Not exactly. The original injury happened about a year ago. I began the two peptides in April and used them for two months. The area did settle. Until today I would not even call it an injury anymore. But when I touch the arm right now it feels uncomfortable and mildly painful.

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BrightSparrow36archiveSep 26
↳ replying to @BrightBramble77

The common combination gets cycled often so another round makes sense. Personally I would choose the blend instead, but that is just my preference.

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BrightBramble77archiveSep 26
↳ replying to @BrightSparrow36

I prefer not to use blends. Adding extra TB and BPC would essentially give me the full stack anyway. I already take KPV and GHK-Cu daily so that covers the rest.

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KeenFenwick47archiveSep 26
↳ replying to @BrightBramble77

A complete tear normally calls for surgery because the tendon pulls back over time. It may already be too late. I had a full supraspinatus tear in my right shoulder, had it reattached to the bone, and it feels normal now. I still use BPC and KPV because the left shoulder tendon was starting to go the same way. Without surgery I expect the pain and inflammation will remain an ongoing issue. Sorry to hear that. For peptides I would inject KPV straight into the spot daily at 0.5 to 1 mg. I do that on my left shoulder and it works very well.

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IronBramble31archiveSep 26

Even strong stem cell work combined with peptides can sometimes heal a partial tendon tear. I already had surgery on my right arm for biceps, rotator cuff and labrum issues and will probably do the left side in the spring. I am managing the left side with peptides for now and it has the same kind of problems. Short term it is rough but this affects the rest of your life. I am fortunate to have coverage and support for the operation. I would get it repaired and rehabilitated properly. Good luck.

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