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 Subject :Creatine is helpful for me.. 2007-06-03 08:57:36 
kgoodfellow
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Hey I have found that Creatine is the most helpful thing for me. It alleviates some of my muscle soreness, reduces my fatigue, and allows me to feel stronger. I have had allergies to some of the brands that I've tried, so if you give it a try, be watchful and try another brand if you have problems. Kevin
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 Subject :Creatine.. 2007-06-03 08:59:13 
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I believe that supplements help at the margin but can have no substaintial impact on the disease process. At age 13-14 in 1985 I was enrolled in a double blind study of COQ10. They measured the cardiac stroke volume (ie how much blood per beat) and it did increase as I began to take COQ10. So it has been proven to make the heart pump more blood. But, as far as I know, there has been no definitive proof that it makes skeletal muscle in people with BMD stronger. I took COQ10 for years and still take it in smaller doses. But I have never been able to tell a differnece in skeletal muscle. On the other hand, recent Creatine supplement studies have shown that there is an increase in skeletal musscle mass and strength. Anywhere from 4% to 8% increase in strength. I try to take it everyday. The suggested dose is 5g dailyor about heaping teaspoon from what I have read. I've also read that Creatine can cause kidney stones. BSTEPHENSON
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 Subject :.. 2007-10-09 03:30:51 
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Is this something you can have prescribed or is considered an alternative medicine?
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 Subject :.. 2007-10-09 05:36:03 
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Hey Meridith I would talk with your doctor on if/how you should take it. It has been proven to provide some relief in DMD and provide some small strength benefits. It is not a miracle, by any means, but it may provide some benefits for you. Creatine is available over the counter and is typically found in nutritional/vitamin shops. It can cause problems when taking in high doses, so it is best to discuss with your doctor. Kevin
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 Subject :.. 2009-07-20 21:19:43 
nista
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Hi Do you know if there are newer and better creatine products available at this point? I am considering giving this a try... //Niclas
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 Subject :.. 2009-07-21 02:48:24 
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I haven't heard anything new about it lately. Please chat with your doctor about it, since there can be kidney issues in people with undiagnosed issues. Just get his approval etc.
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 Subject :.. 2009-07-21 16:56:08 
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Will do. Thanks! :)
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