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Does Taking Creatine Cause Pain In Lower Back & Around Kidneys?
Hi, i have been taking creatine mono 5g per day for the last 3 days and i m experencing lower back pain around the kindeys, is the creatine causing this pain? If so should i go to the hospital or book an apt with my doctor. I read online it could be kidney failure is this true?
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
It's important to drink sufficient water while taking creatine. It's usually safe to take 4-
5 g per day. Maybe your back pain is related to unusual or heavy exercise.
Signs of kidney failure include reduced urine output, high color urine, etc., usually not back pain.
You can observe a few more days, look for the signs I mentioned, drink 2-3 liters of water daily, avoid hot environment, and start gently while working out. If pain persists or becomes worse, surely book an apt.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Md Abu Sayeed Mustafa
It's important to drink sufficient water while taking creatine. It's usually safe to take 4-
5 g per day. Maybe your back pain is related to unusual or heavy exercise.
Signs of kidney failure include reduced urine output, high color urine, etc., usually not back pain.
You can observe a few more days, look for the signs I mentioned, drink 2-3 liters of water daily, avoid hot environment, and start gently while working out. If pain persists or becomes worse, surely book an apt.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Md Abu Sayeed Mustafa
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