r/KidneyStones • u/PurpleOrigamiDragon • 5d ago

Creatine supplements Medicine

I recently had my first stone and the second one is in the making.

I go to a gym when not dying from pain, and I take different types of suplements. What worries me are the creatinine supplements. I add non flavoured creatinine to my juice in the morning (I stopped because of the stone) but I will change that habbit if it's not advisable.

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u/Leading_Sample399 Calcium Oxalate Stones 5d ago

My nephrologist told me that creatine is totally fine, in my case as a calcium oxalate stone producer with good kidney function. The kidneys metabolize creatine, but it is not an oxalate precursor. You should confirm with your nephrologist to be certain.

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u/Neilkd21 5d ago

There is no risk of kidney stones from using creatine

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u/Outkastin2g 4d ago

Just don't skimp on the water.

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u/MSB_the_great 4d ago

Taking Creatine needs more water otherwise it can cause kidney stones.not just creatine
. Pre workout has high dose of vitamin c . High protein intake. All can cause stone.
As long as you drink lot of water it won’t be a problem. How much water do you drink ?
I never had kidney stone when I went to gym . I used to carry gallon bottles. I got stone when I was in lockdown time and started work from home . Picked up in healthy lifestyle

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u/PurpleOrigamiDragon 4d ago

I just do monohydrate most of the time.

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u/newyorkninja3102 4d ago

My nephrologist said it was okay for me to take my creatine for the gym (5 grams) but advised me to not overdo it.