Headaches

• Paracetamol (Panadol)
• Massage

Nausea 

• Eat small meals and snacks often
• Drink plenty of water
• If vomiting, stop eating solid food and try small sips of liquid, or sucking an ice cube. Try a small amount of food once you have kept fluids down for a few hours
• Rehydration/sports/isotonic drinks such as ‘Powerade'
• Avoid citrus and caffeine on an empty stomach

Pronounced agitation or insomnia

• Reduce coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks during the day and have none after 2 pm
• Eat 3 meals a day and avoid heavy, spicy meals late at night
• Avoid napping during the day and keep to regular bed and wake times
• Exercise regularly (in the day, not after 6 pm)
• Use relaxation techniques
• Avoid doing things (i.e. tough phone calls) that might upset you before going to sleep
• Have a bath in the evening

Stomach cramps

• HyoscineButylbromide (Buscopan)
• Have a bath
• Use a heat rub/ wheat bag
• Massage

Aches and pains

• Ibuprofen
• Have a bath
• Use a heat rub/ wheat bag
• Do gentle exercise e.g. walking
• Massage

Cravings

• Remove ‘cues’ or reminders of use as these intensify craving.
• Keep busy, use distractions
• Focus on what is happening at the moment and take each hour and day as it comes. Thinking too far ahead can often be overwhelming and counterproductive.

Sweating

• Have regular showers or baths
• Paracetamol - take as directed on the packet

Anxiety

• Use relaxation tapes
• Reduce caffeine intake
• Have a bath
• Do some gentle exercise