Creatine question

[Ashop]

So I have never really "cycled" creatine, just been using it on workout days at 5 grams per day post workout. Been doing this for years. Over the last few months I have noticed my muscles seem to cramp easier, abdomen cramps, etc..

I decided the other day that I would come off creatine for awhile and see if that helps. Already my stomach feels a little less bloated.

Just wondering if anyone here has experienced cramping/bloating from creatine. Anyone have any studies that talks about this?

Thanks

you may want to switch over to CEE.

[Bouncer]

Been over 3 weeks now since I have come off creatine. I have not lost any weight or strength. As a matter of fact I have gotten stronger and put on a few lbs of clean weight. My stomach feels much less bloated and I generally feel better overall.

[bigscott]

So I have never really "cycled" creatine, just been using it on workout days at 5 grams per day post workout. Been doing this for years. Over the last few months I have noticed my muscles seem to cramp easier, abdomen cramps, etc..

I decided the other day that I would come off creatine for awhile and see if that helps. Already my stomach feels a little less bloated.

Just wondering if anyone here has experienced cramping/bloating from creatine. Anyone have any studies that talks about this?

Thanks

bouncer i just started using creatine on a reg basis -- pre and post -- my gut is def bloated --

not doing any shows anytime soon so not an issue for me at this point -- deff bloated though

[Bouncer]

bouncer i just started using creatine on a reg basis -- pre and post -- my gut is def bloated --

not doing any shows anytime soon so not an issue for me at this point -- deff bloated though

might want to rethink it bro. not sure its worth it. me and you tend to be pretty similar in how our bodies respond.

[bigscott]

might want to rethink it bro. not sure its worth it. me and you tend to be pretty similar in how our bodies respond.

agreed -- starting to balloon and i dont like it -- get nice strength gains but the bloat and uncomfortable feeling -- not worth it

[Bouncer]

well, it has been over a month since i came off creatine. my strength is up, my weight is up, the bloat feeling in my stomach is gone, and the cramps are almost none existent. i would say for me, creatine was more harm then good.

[dna9488]

Thats good to hear Bouncer......

If you try creatine again, make sure to cycle on and off of it, so you don't cramp and bloat constantly.

[COLOSSUS]

well, it has been over a month since i came off creatine. my strength is up, my weight is up, the bloat feeling in my stomach is gone, and the cramps are almost none existent. i would say for me, creatine was more harm then good.

are you on gear?

[Bouncer]

are you on gear?

test and tren.

[COLOSSUS]

could that be why your gaining strength and size even though you are off the creatine?

[Bouncer]

could that be why your gaining strength and size even though you are off the creatine?

lol. yes. i wasnt really implying that because i came off creatine i was getting stronger. just saying that there have been no negatives from coming off. only positives.

[toolwtf]

Bouncer. I just think you were on it for too long. I think your body adapted to it and yeah I guess like the old saying goes, too much of anything can be bad. I believe that creatine works well, and I cycle it and I always feel great when I go back onto it.

If I were you bouncer, I'd take creatine while off cycle and not bother with it while you are on.

[Bouncer]

Bouncer. I just think you were on it for too long. I think your body adapted to it and yeah I guess like the old saying goes, too much of anything can be bad. I believe that creatine works well, and I cycle it and I always feel great when I go back onto it.

If I were you bouncer, I'd take creatine while off cycle and not bother with it while you are on.

cant argue with that. definitely was on it for too long.