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Positives

  • A 60-year-old male long hauler of 6 years added creatine to his supplement regimen and reported that his brain fog cleared Reddit.

  • A patient who could not do bodyweight squats without 3-day PEM started 5g/day creatine and after 3 weeks could work out without crashing Reddit.

Negatives

  • A 38-year-old male took 6g/day of creatine and on day 7 developed heart palpitations, headaches, and elevated blood pressure that persisted 10 days after stopping Reddit.

Hurdles & Side Effects

  • A CFS patient noted that the extra energy from creatine tempts overexertion, increasing crash risk, and experienced nausea at doses above 5g Reddit.

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@anonymous

Nothing

Chronic Illnesses: Long COVID
Symptoms Treated: Chronic Fatigue - No change - 1+ year

I've been taking this as a bodybuilding supplement since 2006. Even during long covid when I cycle off of it, I noticed no difference. However keep in mind that brain fog is not one of my symptoms typically.


Test User 164

Test User 164

@Test User 164 [verified user]

Clearer brain, a bit more energy, no side effects

Chronic Illnesses: Long COVID
Symptoms Treated: Brain Fog - Moderate improvement - 1+ year Energy - Moderate improvement - 1+ year

After it was recommended to me, I added powdered creatine to the high-sodium electrolyte mix I drink in water all day every day. I estimate I consume 10-15 g of creatine a day. I added it without thinking much about it (I try new supplements all the time). One day I realized I had been experiencing a consistent increase in mental clarity and energy. I looked up how long it's supposed to take for creatine to work. It said 3 months. I looked up when I had first ordered creatine, and it had been three months since I started taking it. I don't plan to stop. Creatine is a safe, inexpensive compound that has been well-studied. It comes in great tasting gummies as well as flavorless powder. I like adding it to my hydration mix so it's consistently in my system, but I don't know if that's necessary for success. It's one of the few things that has given me a reliable increase in function. Not a cure, but it helps.

Details

  • Dosage 15 g
  • Source amazon
  • Last used <6mo ago
  • Times used 50+ times
  • Insurance covered No
  • Cost per month $1-$99