creatine---stomach ache?

[grifilken]

I've been taking creatine and protein powder for the last few days...and i've been getting stomach pains since then...is this normal or not?

[psyko1]

yeah, possibly if you're taking too much creatine you might get cramps. i never take more than 10gms. done 20 during the "loading" phase and felt like shit.

[billyzane1]

Drink more water my man, and yes you may be just getting used to it and/or taking too much.

[JACKAL]

my friend used to get stomach cramps when he started taking in alot of protein. he said it went away after a few days. hopefully your body is just adjusting, if the cramps continue then drop the creatine for a while.

[grifilken]

thanks...i've raised my water intake since i started taking it...and thankfully it isn't as bad today, i hope it keeps easing up...it probably was just my body getting used to it...

[CiViC SpiKeS]

Lots of water and try to drink during meals

[steelnuts]

if you take 10 grams a day try splitting it into two servings 8 hours apart that worked good for me 5 grams first thing in the morning and 5 post workout