Has anyone tried creatine for post covid fatigue?

Posted by bmd @bmd, Sep 22, 2023

I read an article recently about taking creatine to help with post covid fatigue. I was wondering if anyone here has tried it.

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do you want information about low dose naltrexone (LDN)?

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@elliep

do you want information about low dose naltrexone (LDN)?

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Thank you for thinking of me. I’ve researched it myself but at this time I think I’ll try the creatine first. I won’t rule out LDN for the future though.🙂

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@bmd

Thank you for thinking of me. I’ve researched it myself but at this time I think I’ll try the creatine first. I won’t rule out LDN for the future though.🙂

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creatine seems like it might work for tremors. worth a try. the LDN works well for fatigue. LDN requires a prescription and needs monitoring as you titrate up to 4.5mg/day. i get mine from a local compounding pharmacy. let me know how you do with the creatine…thanks.

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@rsfcowgirl

I found the same information you posted when I investigated this too. However, I m going to begin taking it for restoration of lost muscle mass. This was a result of extreme fatigue that created a lengthy phase of inactivity post 2nd COVID. Muscle loss is very serious for an older person. The water retention another post mentioned from creatine is a temporary effect of this chemical for muscle development when used in conjunction with resistance and weights exercises. It's an aspect of the muscle building process and is in the developing muscle and not generalized edema. I chose a product from Amazon, also for sale online via Walmart, that's a bulk 100% single pure non-capsulated product so I can titrate my dose easily. I hope to also get cellular-based energy from it, but that's not my primary purpose for this. It'swonderful to have options we are free to use for self care which don't require direct medical prescription. However, I've submitted requests to my insurance company for coverage of my extensive nutritional supplements because THEY HAVE IMPROVED 75% of my SYMPTOMS OF PASC (long COVID) with medical evidence of such. I've been informed they are considering my request. They gave me a route to pursue this. My Dr has supported this by a prescription. I spend approx $200/month on supplements but can't afford all that benefits me at one time. I'm not financially secure at this point. But I need creatine now, and in loose bulk it's not too expensive. I'll give up something else for this and see what results I get until I get potential insurance reimbursement. The cost-benefit for me to take this and use light weights for muscle building is extreme. One fall, or the loss of an ability to perform even one essential activity of daily living would result in a downhill vortex of significant medical expenses for the insurance company. There is an incentive for insurers to pay for non-covered items in new situations is they have evidence of efficacy.
I'll be reading and posting here. There is always hope, but we don't always feel that way with chronic or misunderstood illnesses. Our inner spirits keep us seeking + trying. We keep finding. That's the beauty of America and other nations which allows the freedom to reach out for available options.

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hi! thank you so much for sharing. I hope the creatine is helpful and that the insurance companies see the sense in covering your supplements. I was wondering if you would be willing to share about the other supplements you are using together that have been helping to reduce your symptoms. I know everyone is different but I would love to know what has been working somewhat for you.
Thank you in advance!

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@elliep

thank you for responding. how long before it passed?

mine started almost exactly a year ago.
some symptoms have gone through changes over time. others are consistent.
there is no pain. i get sudden muscle spasms, vibrations, tingling, vertigo, fatigue, etc. pretty much standard symptoms. no bad blood tests, MRIs or CT scans.
since taking LDN i have been able to get a good part of my life back.

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Does anyone if LDN blocks the efficacy of clonazepam or Amitriptyline?

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@rsfcowgirl

I found the same information you posted when I investigated this too. However, I m going to begin taking it for restoration of lost muscle mass. This was a result of extreme fatigue that created a lengthy phase of inactivity post 2nd COVID. Muscle loss is very serious for an older person. The water retention another post mentioned from creatine is a temporary effect of this chemical for muscle development when used in conjunction with resistance and weights exercises. It's an aspect of the muscle building process and is in the developing muscle and not generalized edema. I chose a product from Amazon, also for sale online via Walmart, that's a bulk 100% single pure non-capsulated product so I can titrate my dose easily. I hope to also get cellular-based energy from it, but that's not my primary purpose for this. It'swonderful to have options we are free to use for self care which don't require direct medical prescription. However, I've submitted requests to my insurance company for coverage of my extensive nutritional supplements because THEY HAVE IMPROVED 75% of my SYMPTOMS OF PASC (long COVID) with medical evidence of such. I've been informed they are considering my request. They gave me a route to pursue this. My Dr has supported this by a prescription. I spend approx $200/month on supplements but can't afford all that benefits me at one time. I'm not financially secure at this point. But I need creatine now, and in loose bulk it's not too expensive. I'll give up something else for this and see what results I get until I get potential insurance reimbursement. The cost-benefit for me to take this and use light weights for muscle building is extreme. One fall, or the loss of an ability to perform even one essential activity of daily living would result in a downhill vortex of significant medical expenses for the insurance company. There is an incentive for insurers to pay for non-covered items in new situations is they have evidence of efficacy.
I'll be reading and posting here. There is always hope, but we don't always feel that way with chronic or misunderstood illnesses. Our inner spirits keep us seeking + trying. We keep finding. That's the beauty of America and other nations which allows the freedom to reach out for available options.

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Thank you for your detailed report on your experience with creatine, and your comments on rebuilding muscle mass.

Since February 2024, I’ve been losing muscle mass. Because of Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) I had to give up deliberate exercise. Now I’m beginning to rebuild muscle with 10-minute bouts of exercise; hoping to gradually lengthen them.

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@elliep

creatine seems like it might work for tremors. worth a try. the LDN works well for fatigue. LDN requires a prescription and needs monitoring as you titrate up to 4.5mg/day. i get mine from a local compounding pharmacy. let me know how you do with the creatine…thanks.

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How does creating work on tremors?

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@rsfcowgirl

I found the same information you posted when I investigated this too. However, I m going to begin taking it for restoration of lost muscle mass. This was a result of extreme fatigue that created a lengthy phase of inactivity post 2nd COVID. Muscle loss is very serious for an older person. The water retention another post mentioned from creatine is a temporary effect of this chemical for muscle development when used in conjunction with resistance and weights exercises. It's an aspect of the muscle building process and is in the developing muscle and not generalized edema. I chose a product from Amazon, also for sale online via Walmart, that's a bulk 100% single pure non-capsulated product so I can titrate my dose easily. I hope to also get cellular-based energy from it, but that's not my primary purpose for this. It'swonderful to have options we are free to use for self care which don't require direct medical prescription. However, I've submitted requests to my insurance company for coverage of my extensive nutritional supplements because THEY HAVE IMPROVED 75% of my SYMPTOMS OF PASC (long COVID) with medical evidence of such. I've been informed they are considering my request. They gave me a route to pursue this. My Dr has supported this by a prescription. I spend approx $200/month on supplements but can't afford all that benefits me at one time. I'm not financially secure at this point. But I need creatine now, and in loose bulk it's not too expensive. I'll give up something else for this and see what results I get until I get potential insurance reimbursement. The cost-benefit for me to take this and use light weights for muscle building is extreme. One fall, or the loss of an ability to perform even one essential activity of daily living would result in a downhill vortex of significant medical expenses for the insurance company. There is an incentive for insurers to pay for non-covered items in new situations is they have evidence of efficacy.
I'll be reading and posting here. There is always hope, but we don't always feel that way with chronic or misunderstood illnesses. Our inner spirits keep us seeking + trying. We keep finding. That's the beauty of America and other nations which allows the freedom to reach out for available options.

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Would you mind telling us what dose of creatinine you take daily. Could you explain what supplements you take?

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