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Creatinine Levels
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:05 pm
Just got all my Lab work back from my physical. All my numbers looked good. Only thing that was "flagged" was my Creatinine level. I'm 60+ 6'1" 205. Work out 4 times a week. Almost exclusively lifting. I do take Creatine and Citrulline that I bought in bulk. Anyway, I was doing some research and it said that taking Creatine can either cause elevated readings or cause a "false" reading? I think the top end for my age group was 1.30, mine came in at 1.40. Thinking I may ditch the creatine for a while and get rechecked. Anyone else had these results? I have no history of any kidney issues.
This post was edited on 2/22/23 at 2:12 pm
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Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:23 pm to MercyTriumphs
I might be wrong, but I think people who workout regularly tend to have an elevated Creatinine level. If that’s the only elevated marker, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Everyone naturally has a marker or two that is outside of the normal range. I think ditching the creatine supp is a bit rash. I don’t know of any negative side effects of creatine.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:28 pm to DeafJam73
Yea. You could be right. I haven't had my follow up with the Dr. yet. I'm gonna run it by him. Thanks
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:43 pm to DeafJam73
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I don’t know of any negative side effects of creatine.
Me neither, but taking a break from it to rule out a liver problem seems reasonable.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 2:55 pm to MercyTriumphs
Taking Creatine absolutely can/will elevate your Creatinine levels. And yes, muscular people will also have higher Creatinine levels. Most Docs know to factor that in when interpreting blood work. Creatinine and GFR results will give a Doc an idea of how well your kidneys are functioning. What I recommend doing is being off Creatine for 1-2 weeks before taking your next blood work. I would also go light on the Protein in the days leading up to your bloodwork, and stay hydrated. That should give you a more accurate depiction of your true levels.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 3:09 pm to MercyTriumphs
High creatinine is normal in alpha males
The people who write doctor books and doctors are all soys
It’s like their bmi chart, high bmi doesn’t mean we’re obese, the rock and nfl players have high bmi too and who cares, honestly we look good in a xxl pfg
The people who write doctor books and doctors are all soys
It’s like their bmi chart, high bmi doesn’t mean we’re obese, the rock and nfl players have high bmi too and who cares, honestly we look good in a xxl pfg
Posted on 2/22/23 at 3:30 pm to TigerAlum93
Thanks this falls in line with what I have read as well.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 3:30 pm to el Gaucho
Posted on 2/22/23 at 3:50 pm to el Gaucho
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honestly we look good in a xxl pfg
So, how YOU doin'?
Posted on 2/22/23 at 4:16 pm to MercyTriumphs
I had my physical last week. Early 40s and 175 lbs. I take Creatine during winter months and stopped about a week before physical.
It has my Creatinine range as 0.5 - 1.2 and mine was 1.1
It usually takes me about a month to lose the Creatine weight and assuming my levels are higher at moment.
It has my Creatinine range as 0.5 - 1.2 and mine was 1.1
It usually takes me about a month to lose the Creatine weight and assuming my levels are higher at moment.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:53 pm to litenin
Pretty much everyone who lifts has elevated creatinine levels.
I researched this the very first time I ever did blood work and mine came back high.
I researched this the very first time I ever did blood work and mine came back high.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:20 pm to el Gaucho
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It’s like their bmi chart, high bmi doesn’t mean we’re obese, the rock and nfl players have high bmi too and who cares, honestly we look good in a xxl pfg
Buckle up, HFB. We’re in for a long Lenten season.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 7:20 pm to Ace Midnight
Please take my picture down
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