One of the things I’ve discussed with my BodyLogic M. D. Doc is my fairly low level of IGF-1. This came up in discussing quality-of-life issues. I’ve had a problem with hand pain for more than 20 years. About five years ago, it progressed to my wrists. I had x-rays, a carpal tunnel exam, and various blood tests. The good news is I don’t have arthritis and I don’t have carpal tunnel. The bad news is, I don’t know what I have!
My IGF-1 is 133 on a range from 86-220. the doc has me trying some product called O-Tropin. You spray it under your tongue mornings and evenings. It has various amino acids and herbs in it. At $80 for a month’s supply, I sure hope this stuff isn’t snake oil.
Anybody know anything about this product? Anybody know anything about low IGF-1 and how it might relate to my hand pain?
I know that microlactin boosts IGF-1. I get mine at supplementdirect.com. It’s really helped me with my joints. I just blend in a couple of scoops (5-6gms) with my protein drink in the AM. Actually, I need to re-order.
To me this would seem the perfect opportunity to get the GH scripted but thats just how my mind works. Seriously though if anything i would get the script for growth hormone i don’t buy into any of the igf sprays and crap
You’ll know if it works or not at your next blood test. These kinds of products have been around for some time. Unfortunately, increasing your IGF-1 level isn’t the sort of thing that’s going to have dramatic and easily recognized effects.
If you seriously want to increase your IGF-1, then why not just go to the source and start injecting it. You can buy it as a research chemical over the counter.
If raising my IGF-1 will help with my aching hands then I’m all for it. I’m a little hesitant about buying it and injecting it directly. This is all so new…
IGF is a peptide, so you pretend you’re a diabetic, squeeze a fatty spot, and in it goes with a needle so small you can barely see or feel it. I used to be needle phobic until I started on HRT injections, and now it’s part of life. T shot one day, HCG the next, and so on for the rest of my life. It’s a really small concession when the ability to non-stop chase skirts comes back after 40. Before the HRT, women were just pretty, now they’re tasty too.
About the IGF, there is a insurance mandated multiple day test for IGF, in order to qualify as IGF is not cheap. Now maybe you have come in a test score so low to begin with, your doctor is taking responsibility and negating the multiple testing to qualify.
My original doc told me all this, that’s how I know.
I personally am between the rock and hard spot because my new doc recommends one brand of liquid Sub-L, IGF drops. Until last week, I also thought all liquid IGF was junk too. Now I’m not so sure. I was given about 20ml of the liquid to try, and I’ll let you all know if I notice any difference. PM for brand if you want.
EDIT: I have not been remembering to take the liquid IGF first thing in the morning, as my morning routine is messed up otherwise. I posted this as certain men have PM’d me asking about it. I still really don’t know. I have considered spending the $200.00 for IGF-r3, but that won’t happen until February at least…
My IGF-1 is at 179 and my endo tells me it’s low and may be related to my poor sleep quality. He suggested a medicine called Sermorelin which stimulates the pituitary to produce more HGH. But I’d have to inject everyday so I’m not sure.