Creatine Monohydrate as an Effective Supplement for Muscular Fatigue in an Ehlers-Danlos Patient
Behringer CR, Afrin S
Cureus · 0 citations
How it was studied
- Design
- Case report (indexed by PubMed)
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- People
- Main outcome
- Health markers and function
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- Independent funding
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Publication
- Published
- 2024-06-05 · Cureus · vol. 16 · issue 6 · p. e61721
- Publisher
- Cureus, Inc.
- Cited
- 0 citations · more than 8% of similar papers · 0.0× the field average
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- 15 works
- Access
- Open access (free to publish) · CC-BY
- Research areas
- Connective tissue disorders research · Shoulder Injury and Treatment · Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
- Keywords
- Medicine, Physical therapy, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, Quality of life (healthcare), Creatine, Physical strength, Activities of daily living, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Internal medicine, Surgery, Nursing
2 authors
From US
- Christopher R BehringerLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of the Arts
- Shezda AfrinLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of the Arts
Abstract
Patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) frequently report symptoms such as chronic pain and muscular fatigue that can heavily impact their quality of life. The treatment for many of the physical symptoms of EDS is focused on supportive care, which may include physical therapy and exercise programs. However, many patients will experience difficulty in deriving benefits from these activities due to significant pain and fatigue from physical activity. We report a case of a 39-year-old female with a history of EDS whose physical capabilities were severely impacted by their chronic pain and fatigue symptoms. After little progress was made with their current treatment plan of analgesics, manual therapy, exercise, and physical therapy, the patient was supplemented with creatine monohydrate due to its studied benefits in muscular strength and endurance for athletes. Following supplementation, the patient reported significant benefits in their muscular fatigue symptoms, allowing them to engage in daily activities and exercises more effectively. This case demonstrates a potential addition to the treatment of EDS that can improve a patient's quality of life.
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