Still bloated face after more than a month after quitting???

[Mixi1993]

I have searched the forum for an answer on my question, but can't find the answer I am looking for.

Over a month ago i started taking Creatine Micronized Monohydrate from GN Nutrition. I took about 20 gram pr. day (loading fase) and on day 4 I got very bloated, but on that point I didn't know that "bloat" even was a thing... It was very visible that my face got very puffy especially around my eyes. So I stopped taking it immediatly, but now after a month i still got puffy eyes (under the eyes) It looks like that i just have taking a nap constantly

Does anyone know what to do? Or know anyone that has experienced the same?

My doctor apparently doesn't know anything about this... it really annoys me looking like this

[DASBUNKER]

maybe you just got fat?

[Jeff the Repper]

it's not the creatine, might be allergies. If you are worried go talk to your doctor.

No reason to load (ever) so maybe start back with just 5 grams daily, stay hydrated ans see what happens.

[Farley1324]

It's not bloating from taking creatine for 4 days a month ago.

Also, don't take more than 5g of creatine a day as there is no need to load and some people do get annoying side effects from higher doses

[Mixi1993]

it's not the creatine, might be allergies. If you are worried go talk to your doctor.

No reason to load (ever) so maybe start back with just 5 grams daily, stay hydrated ans see what happens.

So U just think its a real strange coincidence that it suddenly happened at the same time?
And my doctor is not to any help, she just say that maybe it will go away over time... And I want it to go away now!
So you think it have to be allergy? I am 25 and have the got any problems with any kind of allergy

[Mixi1993]

It's not bloating from taking creatine for 4 days a month ago.

Also, don't take more than 5g of creatine a day as there is no need to load and some people do get annoying side effects from higher doses

Yeah I know now... I knew to little about creatine before taking it. But I really dont know what else could course this...

[Cheftepesh]

Yeah I know now... I knew to little about creatine before taking it. But I really dont know what else could course this...

Could be bloating for many reasons. Salt intake, allergies, even a slight edema. I would check your diet and see. May want to look into an OTC water pill, as you may be holding some sub q water and that could help as well.

[Heizz]

I would also ask if anything else if your diet changed or if your sleeping patterns changed.

It seems unlikely that it would be related directly to the creatine.

[Mixi1993]

Could be bloating for many reasons. Salt intake, allergies, even a slight edema. I would check your diet and see. May want to look into an OTC water pill, as you may be holding some sub q water and that could help as well.

I like my food salty in general, but I don't think there has been a change in intake over this period. My doctor think I would be itchy if it was an allergic reaction.

[Sarkis18]

I like my food salty in general, but I don't think there has been a change in intake over this period. My doctor think I would be itchy if it was an allergic reaction.

Has your diet changed? Increase in cals? Do you track calorie intake?

Weigh yourself - if you gained a significant amount of weight thats where your bloated face is coming from.

[Jeff the Repper]

So U just think its a real strange coincidence that it suddenly happened at the same time?(

Yes, or you changed something else that perpetuated it. The other thing it could just be in your head and you are only noticing it because you are looking for it.