Slade_Wilson wrote Ok, so for the past 7-8 months I've lost 120 pounds on just cardio & 100 push-ups a day. Yesterday I decided to get into lifting so I bought some creatine & mixed 1 teaspoon in my water. Now after my workout, I happen to look at my hands & they were blood red. Why is that?

Can you attach a link to the type of creatine you are using?

I have used creatine for over a year now with nothing happening it could be that it has a side effect on that you should read up on asap or it might be the type of creatine you are using.

Can u post an image of the creatine you are using.

Gavin- wrote I have used creatine for over a year now with nothing happening it could be that it has a side effect on that you should read up on asap or it might be the type of creatine you are using.

Can u post an image of the creatine you are using.

and your hand...

Keyring wrote

Slade_Wilson wrote Ok, so for the past 7-8 months I've lost 120 pounds on just cardio & 100 push-ups a day. Yesterday I decided to get into lifting so I bought some creatine & mixed 1 teaspoon in my water. Now after my workout, I happen to look at my hands & they were blood red. Why is that?

Can you attach a link to the type of creatine you are using?

This is the creatine I got:
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Exercising can actually reduce blood flow to your hands, making them cooler. This can cause blood vessels in your hands may react by opening wider. This is called hand swelling and is a pretty common with exercise. Once the blood starts flowing again, your hands return to normal. Does this normally do this with out taking creatine and are you working out more when taking it?

Weird, used creatine for years with no side effects.

Although mixing it with water is pretty grim, just launch it in your protein shake.

Weird, used creatine for years with no side effects.

Side effects aren't very common with creatine. It is a naturally occurring amino acid that would be found in food like fish or meats. Doesn't mean you can't have them, but it would be something like stomach pain and nausea. Personally, I think that's caused by dehydration and it's a good idea to stay hydrated while using it because it pulls water into your muscles.

I have actually read an article on this, in some cases creatine has caused what is called a Mono Rash.
The people who experienced this said the symptoms cleared after they stopped using it.

Your best bet is to find another supplement to help with your workout, there are plenty out there.
Fish Oil is an extremely good one.
Also the type of creatine you are using seems to be a cheaper alternative, which is understandable as workout supplements can cost a bomb.

If you are going to go all out in the gym, I would encourage you to spend the extra on a verified, good supplement as you should treat your body as a temple.

I hope the symptoms you have clear, also it should be known that plenty of red meat in your diet is a good substitute for creatine so there are many alternatives.

I have actually read an article on this, in some cases creatine has caused what is called a Mono Rash.

You're talking about Creatine Monohydrate rash. A mono rash is caused by Mononucleosis or known as the kissing disease. If it is a Creatine Monohydrate rash, it would be itchy annoying rash along with red bumps found usually over your body. Most people that are affected like this turn out to be allergic to creatine or find out to be something different causing this.