Advice for someone interested in BPC but dealing with needlephobia?

I have been dealing with chronic shoulder pain for a while, and it is starting to affect my daily routine. Some days it is manageable, but I notice it when lifting, reaching overhead, sleeping on that side, or doing certain exercises. I have tried rest, stretching, physical therapy exercises, and changing how I train, but the pain keeps coming back. Keep seeing claims that oral versions are weaker, but it is hard to know whether that comes from personal experience or people repeating what they have read. I plan to speak with a medical professional before trying anything. I would just appreciate honest experiences from people who also could not handle injections and chose another option.

I recently started reading about BPC because people often discuss it for recovery, tendon problems, and joint pain. I know the human research is still limited, so I am not treating it like a guaranteed solution. I am mainly trying to understand what people have actually experienced. My biggest issue is needle anxiety. Even routine blood tests are difficult for me, so regular injections are probably not realistic. I have seen capsules, tablets, nasal products, and patches mentioned, but capsules seem like the most practical option.

Has anyone here used BPC capsules for shoulder pain or another long-term injury? What problem were you dealing with, how long did you take them, and when did you first notice any changes? Did they help with pain, stiffness, movement, or recovery after activity? I would also like to know whether the results lasted after you stopped. Did the pain return, or did the improvement stay? Were there any side effects or reasons you decided to stop taking them? For anyone who has tried both capsules and injections, was there a noticeable difference?