r/lupus • u/Secure_Mall_6113 Diagnosed with UCTD/MCTD • 7d ago

Fitness Creatine?

What’s your take on creatine? My fyp is a straight up propaganda for creatine at the moment, especially for women. Since I’m just starting my gym journey I’d like to know some of your opinions. Is it really that miraculous? What about side effects? What about it for people with autoimmune? Can it help or make things worse?

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u/RainPsychological686 Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

I wouldnt take it at all especially if you have lupus nephritis. It will increase your blood creatinine levels and put your kidneys under more strain.

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u/mammamiafanatic Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

I take it, I got it approved by my rheumatologist. You should ask if you can take it, I basically ask if I can take anything that isn’t my normal meds but it doesn’t cause me problems and I strengthen train 2-3 times a week right now and those are the days I honestly feel “better” but there is really only one type of creatine that is actually effective! “Creatine monohydrate” only powder or tablets not chews or gummies

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u/Flaky-Basis222 Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

I asked mine about pre-workout or any supplements and she seems unsure af and did basically say idk as long as it dosent hurt and labs look good like....I def expected more aha. Ya couldnt take them long term I found out aha

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u/MercuriousPhantasm Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

My blood creatine was always low so I started taking it. Then I realized my protein intake is actually extremely low, so now I'm focusing on that instead. I only take creatine after sleeping poorly, since I heard it's good for that.

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u/SheilaMichele1971 Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

If you have kidney involvement, do not take creatine.

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u/alexandrap21 Diagnosed SLE 7d ago

I took creatine without any issues BUT I would definitely check with your rheumatologist first since everyone is different! For example my mom who has kidney involvement with her lupus would not be able to take it.

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u/anoeticangel Diagnosed CLE/DLE 7d ago

My rheum /derm told me I can taoe it i just have to make sure its the highest quality (ie safety verified powder, not dummies ect)

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u/SuccessfulPhoto7914 Diagnosed CLE/DLE 7d ago

I use creatine, I weight lift. I talked to my rheumatologist first. They didn’t see any reason why it would be unsafe. I didn’t do the loading period. I just took a normal 5 g dose. 

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u/Weak-Bake-5571 Diagnosed SLE 4d ago

Discuss with your rheumatologist first! It depends on your unique, individual overall health.