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Posted 7/25/2015 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Is this supplement safe to take while on prednisone. I have no energy to make it to my workout while on prednisone, so I only take half a scoop to make it through my workout. I've taken it the past 3 days, and haven't noticed any changes to my body thus far.

Here is the nutritional label:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/cellucor.com/supp-facts/c4-orange-dreamsicle-60-servings.jpg

Thanks!
Posted 7/25/2015 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
I would avoid this at all costs since sucralose kills off beneficial gut bacteria and we need it to avoid flares.
Posted 7/25/2015 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
Sucralose has also been associated with UC so its a double no go. All of these sorts of things contain so much crap they are best avoided with UC. You also need to be careful working out while on pred. It degrades your muscles and weakens your tendons, so the chance of serious injury and muscle wasting is high. Sorry I dont have any suggestions for a pre-workout.
Posted 7/25/2015 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
I take creatine and am currently on a steroid (uceris)
http://www.nowfoods.com/Creatine-Monohydrate-1-1lbs.htm

The big thing with creatine and flaring is making sure you're staying hydrated. If you choose to add something in do it slow, if you feel like it's bothering you immediately pull it. Also caffeine is always something I've stayed away from even before getting diagnosed, caffeine can certainly mess with your plumbing but again I have to stress that everyone is different. Pay close attention to your body. Cheers and stay safe!
Posted 7/25/2015 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
This looks like a nightmare for a compromised digestive system. I would stay away from this Frankenstein sh-t and anything remotely similar
Posted 7/25/2015 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
I can attest to the muscle weakness aspect of pred - I went water skiing while on it (which I have done umpteen times while not on it) and when the boat was pulling me out of the water my shoulder muscles just ever so slowly stretched and my shoulder causally popped right out of joint. I was like what the heck! It was the weirdest sensation while it was happening.

That being said I have worked out many times on Pred either rowing on the water or with weights and been perfectly fine - I'd just be careful no to put to much stress on the joints or lift at max for a while.

One thing you could try is ditching the supplements and just simply put on some workout clothes even though you don't quite feel like it and go for a short walk... sounds goofy, but sometimes (actually almost always) just putting workout clothes on, and walking does the trick mentally. All of a sudden you'll feel like working out.
Posted 7/26/2015 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
I've taken Creatine but had to stop, it was messing with my kidney function
Posted 7/26/2015 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
It contains L-DOPA.

Pills of L-DOPA function as an express way to a flare in my body.

" In the inflamed mucosa of CD and in UC patients levels of L-DOPA were twice those in controls. "
Posted 7/26/2015 9:43 PM (GMT 0)

blksteeda said...
I've taken Creatine but had to stop, it was messing with my kidney function

Actually it was only messing with they metabolite they measure, creatine breaks down into creatinine, they measure creatinine and when you supplement they think your kidneys are leaking it out.
Posted 7/26/2015 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
I took some c4 on an empty stomach before working out a few weeks ago and now I'm having the worst flare of my life. I'm not sure if the c4 was the sole cause of my flare but I'd stay away from it.
Posted 7/26/2015 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
Would this be better to take as a preworkout then?

http://www.suppnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Shatter-SX-7-Ingredient-Label.jpg
Posted 7/26/2015 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
If you don't have enough energy to workout while flaring, the solution is to take it easy at the gym, not use stimulants. Fatigue is a sign that your body is using a lot of energy attacking itself and/or hopefully healing itself.
Posted 7/27/2015 12:34 AM (GMT 0)

hybr1dx said...
Would this be better to take as a preworkout then?

http://www.suppnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Shatter-SX-7-Ingredient-Label.jpg

I dont know but cardio ignite is harmless I drink several cups each day.
Advanced Caffeine 1/2 pill + 1 yohimbine is good with the drink
I have a couple thermo products that work well too, I try to rotate so one cannot have a corrosive effect
Posted 7/27/2015 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
There are a few pre workouts products out there that do not contain artificial sweeteners and very clearly label their ingredients and quantities. I use one called wod fuel, that has worked well for me and it' not overly caffeinated. Also, there is a company called old school labs that makes good workout products without artificial ingredients. I have not tried their pre-workout formula yet though.
Also, I have at times just made my own.
Posted 7/27/2015 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Straight black coffee with a tbsp of honey if ya want and it doesnt bother you. Its all ya need, dont need any of that other garbage. I feel drained before lifting, but once I warm up, I actually feel pretty good working out on pred. Had a good chest workout this morning. This is exactly what I had before the workout and have no issues:

1 egg
1 banana
1 cup of black coffee w/honey
1 glass of water w/5g glutamine

That was first thing in the morning before work, so I wasnt all that hungry and had some bacon, orange juice and maybe another banana afterwards, think I had another coffee before work too. Oh, and I had taken my pred and mezavant while eating the banana haha. Was a good workout considering the circumstances. I feel much worse if I dont workout, no matter how bad I am flaring. The intensity has to be tweaked from time to time though.

Back to the original question about the pre workout sup though, I know I would be in a much worse flare if I were to drink any of those things. Black coffee is the way to go if you can handle the coffee. It effects me sometimes, but just a matter of urgency during or shortly after it.

Hope you had a good workout either way.
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