Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below has anyone experienced any odd side effects from taking creatine? i recently started loading Prolab Creatine and after the third day started noticing things that were different with my body. for instance i experienced a somewhat irregular heartbeat, sweated profusely very often while doing nothing, and just didn't feel like i should. i haven't changed anything in my daily routine and didn't start taking other supplements. i am considering not taking it because of this.
Creatine side-effects....
- Thread starter swaptrex
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It's just how your body is reacting to the creatine, there is no real known side effects of creatine besides some water retention.
You may have some allergic reaction, it's not good man...
You might wanna consult ya doctor. He will suggest you get off the creatine because he is looking out for the best in you.
It's up to you man!
You may have some allergic reaction, it's not good man...
You might wanna consult ya doctor. He will suggest you get off the creatine because he is looking out for the best in you.
It's up to you man!
KIAN
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The symptoms you have mentioned are not associated with creatine. Creatine is comprised of Arginine, Glycine and Methionine. Arginine will dilate blood vessels and in large doses may make you feel lightheaded or experience headaches. Glycine and Methionine in large doses may only produce gastrointestinal problems. They do interact with certain medications if you are currently using anything.
If used correctly and whilst keeping yourself properly hydrated, you shouldn't experience any significant problems. It can, though, put your renal system under stress.
Could you list all of the supplements you are or have been using within the past month so I could go through them for you.
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If used correctly and whilst keeping yourself properly hydrated, you shouldn't experience any significant problems. It can, though, put your renal system under stress.
Could you list all of the supplements you are or have been using within the past month so I could go through them for you.
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lanky
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increses in fluid will cause this...when using this product patients are at risk for fluid volume excess. bounding pulse,sweating....dont take the recomended amount on the bottle,,1/4 of the amount listed on the canister will be sufficient..or ease back to an amount you can tollerate...i smell like fish when i use this product..therefore i do not use it...ie risk vs. reward..
just like 1-AD for me great muscles but burning sensation in scalp 4 days in/dry tight burning scalp 10 days/ massive shedding& itching in 20/little regrowth of what was lost 2 years later(after a few times of use).
definitly not worth the trouble for me
just like 1-AD for me great muscles but burning sensation in scalp 4 days in/dry tight burning scalp 10 days/ massive shedding& itching in 20/little regrowth of what was lost 2 years later(after a few times of use).
definitly not worth the trouble for me
MikeMartial
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KIAN said:
Isn't prolab creatine just 100% creatine monohydrate? Where does the arginine, glycine and methionine come in?
I'd think a company would have to list those individually on the label if they were present.
KIAN
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MikeMartial said:
Creatine is a compound which is made up of the 3 amino acids (arginine, glycine and methionine). You will not see them listed as individual components on creatine supplements just as you won't see methyl guanidine-acetic acid listed, the chemical name for creatine. You may also see creatine listed as one of the following:
- Creatine Monohydrate
- CEM3 (creatine ethyl ester malate)
- 2CM (diCreatine malate)
- CHMB (creatine HMB)
- CM2 (creatine ethyl ester HCI)
- TriCreatine (blend of mono & di creatine salts 3:1)
- CVT (cell volumising technology)
- Tricreatine-Fusion (Dicreatine-Malate, Monocreatine-Malate, Creatine Anhydrous)
- CEE (creatine ethyl ester HCI)
- Creatine Anhydrous
- Monocreatine Malate
- Dicreatine Malate
- Creatine alpha-ketoglutarate
Back to your question swaptrex:
A condition of hyperhydration would only exist if there was a pre-existing problem with your kidneys. The symptoms are very similar to that of dehydration, and so this would not be what you are experiencing.
When creatine is stored within the body, it is as creatine phosphate or phosphocreatine. Phosphates can have an effect on the thyroid gland by ensuring that thyroxine levels do not decrease. Since the thyroid gland is directly associated with your body's overall metabolism and since you are experiencing unexplained sweating and heart irregularities, I would suggest this as the cause, as your symptoms have appeared during the loading stage when phosphate levels would be at or approaching their highest level.
This is an unexpected reaction which you have had and may indicate that your thyroxine levels may have already been at an elevated level prior to using the creatine. You should discontinue using the product and monitor your condition. If you still feel unwell after a short time, then you may want to consult with a physician and have your creatinine levels checked as elevated levels can be an indication of hyperthyroidism, If you are tested, make sure that you note the days on which you used creatine and when you discontinued its use so that the test results are accurate.
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MikeMartial
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gottis said:
Wow, no kidding. Kian is one damn knowledgable fellow!!! Thanks for the reply, K. Never knew the actual breakdown of creatine.
Now everyone fork over your KARMA to Kian!
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