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Took creatine mono for 2 months 5 grams a day and experiencing shin splints and pressure calfs. can it cause compression syndrome. stop and go away?

Q: took creatine mono for 2 months 5 grams a day and experiencing shin splints and pressure calfs. can it cause compression syndrome. stop and go away?

Cramps : You can experience dehydration &amp; muscle cramps with creatine. By "compression" syndrome, I think you refer to "compartment syndrome", which Creatine could theoretically induce. But in my understanding it has either never caused a clinical compartment syndrome, or the occurrence is very rare. Hope that helps. Stay well hydrated.

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Dr. Forrest Jones answered

Cramps : You can experience dehydration & muscle cramps with creatine. By "compression" syndrome, I think you refer to "compartment syndrome", which Creatine could theoretically induce. But in my understanding it has either never caused a clinical compartment syndrome, or the occurrence is very rare. Hope that helps. Stay well hydrated.

Dr Elkhalil agreed

Answered 1/21/2015

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A member asked:

Took creatine mono for 2 months 5 grams a day and experiencing shin splints and pressure calfs. can it cause compression syndrome. stop and go away?

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