I've done a few cycles of creatine, and every time, after about three or four weeks, I get a dull pain in my left kidney. About five years ago two small cysts were discovered in my left kidney during an ultrasound for stomach pains, which was later treated successfully with antibiotics. Doctors told me the two cysts are nothing to worry about, and I can lead a normal life. That seems to be true except when I supplement with creatine every day. However, I've discovered that there isn't really that much difference in terms of performance in the gym and recovery afterward with or without creatine. I haven't taken creatine for about five or six months now and don't experience the dull pain anymore. I just take a good quality whey isolate protein powder after weightlifting and try to eat whole foods as much as possible. Sincerely, Shawn
I've done a few cycles of creatine, and every time, after about three or four weeks, I get a dull pain in my left kidney. About five years ago two small cysts were discovered in my left kidney during an ultrasound for stomach pains, which was later treated successfully with antibiotics. Doctors told me the two cysts are nothing to worry about, and I can lead a normal life. That seems to be true except when I supplement with creatine every day. However, I've discovered that there isn't really that much difference in terms of performance in the gym and recovery afterward with or without creatine. I haven't taken creatine for about five or six months now and don't experience the dull pain anymore. I just take a good quality whey isolate protein powder after weightlifting and try to eat whole foods as much as possible. Sincerely, Shawn