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Hey guys,
I am primarily an endurance athlete (triathlon, marathons, cycling, etc.), but I also regularly do Olympic-style lifting as well as box. A couple months ago, I woke up with extreme TFCC pain (pinky side wrist) the day after a normal training day consisting of a long run, heavy squat workout, and some heavy bag boxing drills. I had little grip strength and could barely twist my wrist to open a door. I have no idea what happened seeing as I felt no pain during or after workouts. I decided to take a week off the recover because the pain was so intense. Fast forward over two months later, and the pain is still there.
Because rest, ice, aleve, physical therapy, etc have NOT worked. I will be running IGF LR3 at 40mcg MWF for 4-6 weeks. The IGF was reconstituted with 0.65 acetic acid. My goal is simple: heal.
Week One
Monday: Blasted the legs today and began my IGF cycle. 40mcg backloaded with sterile water pinned bilaterally into each forearm. I've pinned into many muscle groups in the past but never the forearm muscle. It was strange due to many veins and tendons, but it went well. I am using a 1/2" slin needle so penetration is not too deep.
Wednesday: My forearm pump from the IGF was CRAZY on Tuesday! Serious Popeye arms! My wife said it looked like I had tumors. Long run today with the same pinning protocol.
Friday: Another long run with some HIIT cardio. Hit the forearms again and will take the weekend off. I should also mention that I am taking in at least 60 grams of complex carbs after pinning. That is on top of my normal post-workout food. I have yet to feel any blood sugar issues after pinning.
I am primarily an endurance athlete (triathlon, marathons, cycling, etc.), but I also regularly do Olympic-style lifting as well as box. A couple months ago, I woke up with extreme TFCC pain (pinky side wrist) the day after a normal training day consisting of a long run, heavy squat workout, and some heavy bag boxing drills. I had little grip strength and could barely twist my wrist to open a door. I have no idea what happened seeing as I felt no pain during or after workouts. I decided to take a week off the recover because the pain was so intense. Fast forward over two months later, and the pain is still there.
Because rest, ice, aleve, physical therapy, etc have NOT worked. I will be running IGF LR3 at 40mcg MWF for 4-6 weeks. The IGF was reconstituted with 0.65 acetic acid. My goal is simple: heal.
Week One
Monday: Blasted the legs today and began my IGF cycle. 40mcg backloaded with sterile water pinned bilaterally into each forearm. I've pinned into many muscle groups in the past but never the forearm muscle. It was strange due to many veins and tendons, but it went well. I am using a 1/2" slin needle so penetration is not too deep.
Wednesday: My forearm pump from the IGF was CRAZY on Tuesday! Serious Popeye arms! My wife said it looked like I had tumors. Long run today with the same pinning protocol.
Friday: Another long run with some HIIT cardio. Hit the forearms again and will take the weekend off. I should also mention that I am taking in at least 60 grams of complex carbs after pinning. That is on top of my normal post-workout food. I have yet to feel any blood sugar issues after pinning.