5’8” Dad Bod in a Battle with Autoimmune Shenanigans—Peptides to the Rescue?

[JuiceTico808]

Hello everyone!
I’m new to the world of peptides, and I’m here hoping to find something that can lend a hand (or, rather, a peptide chain!) in tackling the challenges of metabolic syndrome, dissecting folliculitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. These autoimmune issues keep me on my toes, but I’m optimistic that with the insights and experiences shared here, I might find a few allies in the peptide family to help out.
A huge thank you to the forum’s creator and moderator—this community is a much-needed space to learn, discover, and grow within the peptide world. Looking forward to connecting with you all and diving into the journey ahead.

 

[Dee X]

Welcome!

What do you take for your other illnesses? Any biologics?

 

[cta7978]

Retatrutide and 5-amino-1MQ broke metabolic syndrome for me. Dropped 52 lbs since March from 242 to 190, doubled my free testosterone, that's with autoimmune thyroiditis to boot.

 

[cta7978]

For folliculitis, look into a NLRP3 inhibitor.. Maybe Luteolin?

 

[AndyPanda]

Hello everyone!
I’m new to the world of peptides, and I’m here hoping to find something that can lend a hand (or, rather, a peptide chain!) in tackling the challenges of metabolic syndrome, dissecting folliculitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa. These autoimmune issues keep me on my toes, but I’m optimistic that with the insights and experiences shared here, I might find a few allies in the peptide family to help out.
A huge thank you to the forum’s creator and moderator—this community is a much-needed space to learn, discover, and grow within the peptide world. Looking forward to connecting with you all and diving into the journey ahead.

Thymosin Alpha-1 https://www.peptides.org/thymosin-alpha-1/

 

[JuiceTico808]

Thank you so much for this reference! I will be sure to read up more on this peptide!
Much appreciated!

 

[JuiceTico808]

Welcome!

What do you take for your other illnesses? Any biologics?

Hello Dee X. Currently I am on Isotretinoin 40mg I have been taking it for 1.5 years started with 80mg for about 6 months then tapered down to 60mg for 4 months and then my current dose of 40mg. I have seen top dermatologists in my city and was recently referred to one of the top dermatologists and researchers in Hidradentitis Suppurativa who diagnosed me with HS. Another named disease in my list. He prescribed Clyndamicin and did suggest a biologic, Cosentyx. His office filled the prior auth paperwork to my insurance but at a cost of about 80k/year i dont know if they will approve. I Insurance did not want to approve Zepbound so I had to resort to compounding. Compounding started getting too expensive so I started finding different options and that is how ai wound up here.

 

[JuiceTico808]

For folliculitis, look into a NLRP3 inhibitor.. Maybe Luteolin?

Thank you cta7978! I will look into these. I appreciate your suggestions!