Hello Louisa - I started taking Creatine but it seems to affect my sleep. I was taking it in the morning after breakfast, so a long time before bed (which is 8:45 - 9pm) any suggestions? Thanks Kindly
I’ve been taking 5 mg for some time . I work out too , I’m 64 this year .
Did a blood test this week and got a reply from my doctor that I have a minor decrease in kidney function? Of course the article says that it doesn’t do any damage. I’ll repeat the blood test in 2 months to see if it was a one off . I’m in good health otherwise and have no need for medication
After listening to your podcast I decided to try 5mg of creatine. I am being treated for high blood pressure. I did my normal workout and took 5 mg of creatine and 4 hours latter my blood pressure was 176. I tried the same routine 2 days latter and had the same results. I talked to my doctor about it and his response surprised me. He informed me some folks can not take creatine but encouraged me to take 1 MG for a week and increase the intake up to 5 MG. It may take 6 to 8 weeks but I might be able to work up to the 5mg. Of course my blood pressure needs to be monitored through the entire process. Creatine has increased my blood pressure by about 5 points but I am increasing as prescribed. It is still unknown if I can reach 5mg. Thought my journey may help some of your followers.
I’m 59 years old, female and avid cyclist for 20+ years. I have been taking 5mg/ daily of creatine for 18 months or more. I noticed improvement in my muscular strength and recovery after 4 weeks taking creatine. Never had any water retention problems at all. I had my blood tested last year and all is good. Plan to have blood tested again next week. I don’t have any intention to stop.
Hello Louisa - I started taking Creatine but it seems to affect my sleep. I was taking it in the morning after breakfast, so a long time before bed (which is 8:45 - 9pm) any suggestions? Thanks Kindly
Diane
How long can I use it for ? Creatine
I enjoyed reading the post about creatine
And the myth that it doesn’t harm the kidneys.
I’ve been taking 5 mg for some time . I work out too , I’m 64 this year .
Did a blood test this week and got a reply from my doctor that I have a minor decrease in kidney function? Of course the article says that it doesn’t do any damage. I’ll repeat the blood test in 2 months to see if it was a one off . I’m in good health otherwise and have no need for medication
As yet
After listening to your podcast I decided to try 5mg of creatine. I am being treated for high blood pressure. I did my normal workout and took 5 mg of creatine and 4 hours latter my blood pressure was 176. I tried the same routine 2 days latter and had the same results. I talked to my doctor about it and his response surprised me. He informed me some folks can not take creatine but encouraged me to take 1 MG for a week and increase the intake up to 5 MG. It may take 6 to 8 weeks but I might be able to work up to the 5mg. Of course my blood pressure needs to be monitored through the entire process. Creatine has increased my blood pressure by about 5 points but I am increasing as prescribed. It is still unknown if I can reach 5mg. Thought my journey may help some of your followers.
Ok thank you
Hi Louisa - thanks I will. I assume the training (cycling in my case) will dampen the effects on nighttime sleep?
I’m 59 years old, female and avid cyclist for 20+ years. I have been taking 5mg/ daily of creatine for 18 months or more. I noticed improvement in my muscular strength and recovery after 4 weeks taking creatine. Never had any water retention problems at all. I had my blood tested last year and all is good. Plan to have blood tested again next week. I don’t have any intention to stop.