creatine and cramping

[I Are Baboon]

Just wondering what you all thought of this:

I stopped taking creatine a few weeks ago because I was getting nasty side cramps during my mountain bike rides. It seemed like every time I would ride, I'd get cramps so bad that it hurt to breathe. I've heard of other bikers cramping up while on creatine. Since I stopped taking creatine, I have not cramped up on a ride once (and I ride basically all weekend). I am wondering if it's just psycological, or if maybe the creatine was causing the cramping. Looks to me like from now on, I will only take creatine in the cold-weather season so it does not interfere with my riding.



FYI, I was taking 5g creatine after my workouts. On non-workout days (including biking days), I'd take 5g with a morning shake.

 

[kuso]

Did you increase your water intake??

When I`m using creatine I always ADD another litre to a litre and a half, and have never had trouble....

Then again, other than the stationary bike at the gym, I don`t really ride, but I would think the cause would be the same thing.

 

[Arnold]

I agree, increase water intake.

 

[pumpit]

It may not seem like it but biking uses alot! of water so you need to increase your intake drastically!!

 

[I Are Baboon]

Guys, if I drink any more water, I am going to be pissing every 10 minutes. I drink a LOT of water already. Probably six or seven 24 ounce bottles every day.

 

[Arnold]

decrease your creatine intake to around 2 grams per day.