Quote Originally Posted by Smash View Post
Will,

Since last Thursday, I have been in a loading phase with Creatine monohydrate. I have continued with my normal lifting routine, but notice my muscular soreness has elevated noticeably from my pre-creatine levels. Is there any reason I would be more sore after using creatine than before?

Is the loading phase inhibiting my kidneys from flushing the normal amount of lactic acid or something?

I have the same feeling of soreness as if I haven't worked out in a couple months and hit it hard the first day back. but I have been on the normal routine for months.
Creatine is not known for increasing DOMS per se, so not sure what or if there's a connection there. You don't have to load if you don't want to of course.