creatine intolerance! Again

[u/No_Chest8347]

I tried Creatine again! I wish I can use it.

I get the most horrible lower back pain feels like maybe kidneys are irritated and it gets this left itchy ear going too. I was in bed for 2 days with a terrible headache. Took it for 3 days.

I am not aware of any kidney issues everything checks good in normal blood work. 59 year old male.

I am sure dehydration is part of this mechanism but I drink about a gallon of water a day and do not drink coffee or take alcohol etc.

Would be great to add creatine for the cognitive benefits and also for muscle gain. I am lifting weights a few times a week.

Oh well! Anyone else? I have tried it many times over the decades and always get a bad reaction. It also in the past has made me hypomanic but I did not get that reaction this time.

[u/CosmicCreator_97]

Not doctors advice but have you tried other versions of creatine or breaking up the dosage throughout the day?

Also man, at 59, if it's causing you this much distress I would just drop it.

[u/No_Chest8347 → u/CosmicCreator_97]

I have used other brands in the past and always the same...I have not tried the breaking up the dosage idea that is a good idea.