Question 1

unconciously i ve taken more amount of creatine then my daily need now i am feeling like heavy head with some diziness ? how to reduce the effect ?

Accepted Answer

Have 2 cups of water: and a cup of coffee. Watch something interesting on TV and when your sleepy go to bed and start over tomorrow. 
Your body (kidneys) will take care of your absent mindedness while you sleep.

Question 2

can taking maca and creatine supplements make one fat? i want to add some skin and weight too.

Accepted Answer

Skin and weight: I don't know how one adds skin!
I recommend that you see a dietitian to optimize your weight.

Why are you taking Maca and Creatine supplements?

Question 3

feeling heavy head & lil dizziness, it's been 4 days now not getting relief.i think i've overdosed protein or creatine not sure why this happening.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Overdosing on protein and creatine can cause serious problems, even kidney failure. You need to stop the supplements, drink lots of water and see a doctor for blood tests today. If you can not get in to see your doctor go to an urgent care. Good luck to you.

Question 4

muscle building supplements like aminos or creatine can effect skin tone?

Accepted Answer

Yes : yes muscle building supplements can affect very sure of your body. Creatine particularly can cause liver kidney damage avoid this

Question 5

skin itch, is worse during hot shower! high wbc;16 high neutrophils 10.6 high bun/creatine ratio 26, fatigue, taking penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Chicken or egg?: Who came first? The rash or taking the penicillin. If the rash came after starting penicillin, you could be reacting to the medication. If you had all the abnormal test results prior, the medication should help control the infection. Hives and eczema itch more in hot water, try to take short and tepid showers.

Question 6

positive ana and high creatine in blood tests . chest pain  and flutter and skin rash on chest . are these related?  what could cause these?

Accepted Answer

Could be lupus: It could be lupus erythematosus. You should see a a rheumatologist.

Question 7

help please! i don't know when to take micronized creatine?

Accepted Answer

Never: These products are not FDA regulated.  The safety profile is not known. Talk to your PCP and know your health status before using any supplementation. Creatinine protein shakes are popular supplement among body builders who are trying to add muscle mass. Excessive of creatinine use and muscle mass will put a burden on Kidney and cause kidney failure.

Question 8

i going to gym from one year or so. i'm 5'9 and weight is 68 now i want to take it further and thinking to take creatine can u tell me do's n don't?

Accepted Answer

Can work: creatine seems to work by allowing more water storage in the muscles.  so if your goals is looking bigger, this is a temporary fix (it goes away when you stop taking the creatine).  but if you are looking for long term fitness, there is no "magic" supplement.  before starting any supplement, please see your primary care provider.

Question 9

what if i drink creatine (c4) even though i don't work out?

Accepted Answer

Won't do much.: Creatine won't have any benefit for you unless you trigger its entrance into the muscles through weight bearing exercise. You'll only be exposing yourself to the risk of kidney dysfunction.

Question 10

would the use of creatine and weight training affect my cardio? i don't want to decrease my running endurance.

Accepted Answer

Creatine &amp;Wt Tng OK: Creatine is a great mitochondrial (energy producer) enhancer.

Weight training will increase your overall muscular strength and flexibility.

Both will enhance your running endurance.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is creatine affect the skin

A member asked:

Unconciously i ve taken more amount of creatine then my daily need now i am feeling like heavy head with some diziness ? how to reduce the effect ?

A member asked:

Can taking maca and creatine supplements make one fat? i want to add some skin and weight too.

A member asked:

Feeling heavy head & lil dizziness, it's been 4 days now not getting relief.i think i've overdosed protein or creatine not sure why this happening.

A member asked:

Muscle building supplements like aminos or creatine can effect skin tone?

A member asked:

Skin itch, is worse during hot shower! high wbc;16 high neutrophils 10.6 high bun/creatine ratio 26, fatigue, taking penicillin?

A member asked:

Positive ana and high creatine in blood tests . chest pain and flutter and skin rash on chest . are these related? what could cause these?

A member asked:

Help please! i don't know when to take micronized creatine?

A member asked:

I going to gym from one year or so. i'm 5'9 and weight is 68 now i want to take it further and thinking to take creatine can u tell me do's n don't?

A member asked:

What if i drink creatine (c4) even though i don't work out?

A member asked:

Would the use of creatine and weight training affect my cardio? i don't want to decrease my running endurance.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?