Creatine

Has anyone tried Creatine and had any success? I've only now seen Dr. Burrascano's Lyme booklet where he mentions creatine can help with strength, stamina, and cardiovascular function. Further research seems to indicate it helps mitochondria function which I think I might have an issue with. I've already bought some and am going to be trying it, but was curious about other's experiences.

i tried it early on when my fatigue was at its worst - stuck at it for a good while - tried "loading" as wel as regular dosing

i do think it gave a small increase in energy - but v mild - less than a cup of coffee strength of effect - wasn't really worth the cost to me in the end

Yes, I take it 4-5 days a week before a weights workout. It may help both with the brain and with working out.

"Chronic Lyme" and Chronic fatigue syndrome seem to have much in common. For those interested in creatine it seems that practitioners have made the possible connection between creatine and ATP/mitochondria long ago.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/creatine-for-fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-4149399

There is also a clinical trial estimated to be completed at the end of the year that "evaluates the effectiveness of medium-term supplementation with creatine to improve clinical outcomes in well-defined adult CFS population. Half of the participants will receive creatine while the other half will receive placebo."

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02374112

A 2.2. pound bag from Bulk supplements was 50$. The taurine recommended to take along with was about 10$. The creatine bag has 200 5 gram servings. After the loading phase it should last for awhile. I've spent so much money on this dumb disease that it's worth a shot. I'll make sure to report back after awhile if I've noticed benefit or not.