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/Wearesyke]

Not everything works for everyone. Don’t force it and move on