Thread: Terrible Peptide Reaction on Stomach

Originally Posted by Colestar

I need your help....has anyone ever experienced the following reaction or know anyone that has??

Three months ago I pinned HGH frag #176-191 all around my bellybutton and within a week, the fat/tissue was swollen and almost hard to the touch. I've never had a fever nor did the area turn red, burn or itch so therefore the doc said "no infection". Recently someone suggested that I try a therapeutic ultrasound machine along with the graston technique. I am seeing a chiropractor and he is treating me with these techniques every other day...in hopes to break up the tissue so my body will naturally absorb it.

I have seen the following doctors - general surgeon, doctor, plastic surgeon, chiropractor and dermatologist so far without any real answers on how to get rid of this other then be patient! I've tried Keflex, and am about to start my 2nd round of Prednisone. The Prednisone has softned the hard tissue but the dougnut shape is still there. If anyone knows what this is and how it can be treated please let me know. I really am desperate to get this issue fixed w/out getting some sort-of plastic surgery. Thank you for taking the time to read this

Did you mixed your own stuff ?? someone mixed for ya ?? or what?

Originally Posted by ordawg1

Judging by the pic posted, it looks like it is lipohypertrophy. It happens on occasion with folks who have diabetes and have to inject their insulin regularly. It is NOT scar tissue, it is adipose tissue. It usually happens because of repeated injections in certain sites or near the same sites AND the insulin triggers hypertrophic growth of the adipose cells. HGH frag#176-191 peptide is not insulin and not supposed to have an effect on insulin resistance in the body - so I would seriously wonder if that was the peptide you got - I would hope it's not insulin by mistake. It can take several months for the lipohypertrophy to disappear slowly.
Just an OPINION-Thanks-ordawg1

Good posting! I do think she has Lipohypertropy . It seems she was injectin Insulin and not the peptide she thought... also repeated injections on the same site without palpate the side, is a problem. Treatment is cosmetic and therapeutic suction assisted Lipectomy It seems to reduce the size.That is my opinion also!

Originally Posted by hooper

Good posting! I do think she has Lipohypertropy . It seems she was injectin Insulin and not the peptide she thought... also repeated injections on the same site without palpate the side, is a problem. Treatment is cosmetic and therapeutic suction assisted Lipectomy It seems to reduce the size.That is my opinion also!

^^^ was my next suggestion-plus I " think" she has some " frag" left and I would get it tested. I am not pointing the finger here- merely trying to assist this lady-Thanks-ordawg1

Originally Posted by ordawg1

^^^ was my next suggestion-plus I " think" she has some " frag" left and I would get it tested. I am not pointing the finger here- merely trying to assist this lady-Thanks-ordawg1

You right about that . The only problem with Lab testing , is very expensive and a lot of labs will not test due to privacy laws . Finding the lab for testing is a challenge in this country. Is a tough spot to be in

Someone on here mentioned a lab that does testing awhile ago.... It is probably a lot of searching but I do remember it being mentioned.

Originally Posted by hooper

Girl i feel ya ... listen what i think is you have not found the right doctor. Most doctors have no idea about even supplements we use. Listen go on line and look for a sports medicine doctor start from there and i am sure there is one that deals with athletes that do all things and he may guide you in the right direction ... keep me posted
I work in the medical field but that is more than average of a problem

Been out of commission for the last few days...I see there's alot of responses....thank you everyone for your help!!

Hopper - Again you are correct!! Docs look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them what caused this reaction...they have had 0 experience w/ this type of thing. I will go online and look for a sports medicine doctor and see what they say.

Originally Posted by moresize

I have been following this on two forums and I really feel bad for you as we all try to look our best. After a few months it's not going to go away and I still feel that the vendor should do the testing for you.

I think it's now time to test the stuff you used to determine if it's a filler or the peptide that's causing the problem.

At least you will now be able to tell the doctor exactly what you injected.

MORESIZE - Are you on PM??? The vendor is Phil Hernon....he's not going to do anything for me!!! I would love to have it tested as I think that would be more helpful in a solution but I can't afford $600-800. I have already spent close to $1,000 on all of the docs, graston, meds. Does anyone know anyone that would test this stuff for me for alot less??

Originally Posted by ordawg1

Judging by the pic posted, it looks like it is lipohypertrophy. It happens on occasion with folks who have diabetes and have to inject their insulin regularly. It is NOT scar tissue, it is adipose tissue. It usually happens because of repeated injections in certain sites or near the same sites AND the insulin triggers hypertrophic growth of the adipose cells. HGH frag#176-191 peptide is not insulin and not supposed to have an effect on insulin resistance in the body - so I would seriously wonder if that was the peptide you got - I would hope it's not insulin by mistake. It can take several months for the lipohypertrophy to disappear slowly.
Just an OPINION-Thanks-ordawg1

Wow...I certainly hope not. I've never taken insulin.... just gh, des, and the frag. I pinned the frag all around the bbutton approx 10-12 times over a week and a half. Do you think Lipohypertrophy could come on that quick?? I never felt funny when taking the frag...meaning.... never felt like I had low blood sugar and was always fasted when taking a dose. I am not familiar w/ Lipohypertrophy, but will do some research in a few mins. Of course I have no idea what was really in that peptide and I wish there was some way to test it at a reasonable price. From my understanding tests can run around $800!!


Thank you for you PM...I really appreciate you taking the time to provide this info!! I apologize about the delayed response.

Originally Posted by GMO

^^^This seems like the only viable explanation IMO.

Originally Posted by hooper

Did you mixed your own stuff ?? someone mixed for ya ?? or what?

I mixed w/ bac water myself. Very clean environment, very careful. I have mixed des before.....so familiar w/ mixing

Originally Posted by hooper

Good posting! I do think she has Lipohypertropy . It seems she was injectin Insulin and not the peptide she thought... also repeated injections on the same site without palpate the side, is a problem. Treatment is cosmetic and therapeutic suction assisted Lipectomy It seems to reduce the size.That is my opinion also!

Originally Posted by ordawg1

^^^ was my next suggestion-plus I " think" she has some " frag" left and I would get it tested. I am not pointing the finger here- merely trying to assist this lady-Thanks-ordawg1

So you guys are saying there is no other treatment/meds for Lipohypertropy other than time and or cosmetic??? I am waiting on a script for Ketofein from Canada. A guy on another site had similar reaction all over (hard glue like substance knots) and Ketofein cleared it up. I never saw a pic of his swollen spots (stomach, arms, back) and am not sure how bad his reaction was but do you think I should at least give it a try???

Yes...I still have 3 bottles left!!

Time & cosmetic is what I am seeing. Maybe someone will offer testing option which would be nice. Please keep us posted as there might be others facing a similair situation Cole. Wishing you the very best and will keep my eyes open for any other helpful info-Thanks-OD

Originally Posted by ordawg1

Time & cosmetic is what I am seeing. Maybe someone will offer testing option which would be nice. Please keep us posted as there might be others facing a similair situation Cole. Wishing you the very best and will keep my eyes open for any other helpful info-Thanks-OD

After some research I think you might be correct....it sounds like lipohypertrophy and so far the only thing that I found to correct it is surgery. I am going to continue to research this condition. Again I thank you for the info!

Yes....a testing option would be great, as I really want to know what's in those little glass jars!!!!

Originally Posted by Colestar

Been out of commission for the last few days...I see there's alot of responses....thank you everyone for your help!!

Hopper - Again you are correct!! Docs look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them what caused this reaction...they have had 0 experience w/ this type of thing. I will go online and look for a sports medicine doctor and see what they say.

Did you talk to the person / persons you got the stuff from?
What it looks like or at least indicates that either you were taken the wrong stuff or the frag that was in the solution you had a reaction to.
Please keep posting and i will check for any more info.Inbox me where you in NC?

Originally Posted by hooper

Did you talk to the person / persons you got the stuff from?
What it looks like or at least indicates that either you were taken the wrong stuff or the frag that was in the solution you had a reaction to.
Please keep posting and i will check for any more info.Inbox me where you in NC?

Yes...he was not too interested. Thinking about getting in contact w/him again to see if anyone else has had the same issue....although I'm sure he will say "no." Will PM you my location.....