Headache

• Drink plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine
• Get plenty of rest and sleep
• Eat regularly
• Take a bath or get a massage - reduce stress
• Do breathing relaxation exercises

Constipation

• Drink 64 fl. oz. of fluids daily (minimum)
• Exercise
• Eat raw fruits and veggies
• Eat lots of whole grains
• Take Metamucil, up to 3 times daily

Hemorrhoids

• Follow steps for comforting constipation
• Avoid straining during a bowel movement
• Sit in warm tub 15-20 minutes daily
• Use non-alcohol baby wipes to clean yourself
• Witch hazel to provide cooling
• Essential oil of Lavender to reduce discomfort
• Do Kegel exercises 
• Don't sit on toilet for long periods
• If the hemorrhoids require more intensive therapy, speak to your doctor about an appopriate pharmaceutical treatment

Difficulty Sleeping

• Exercise daily
• drink warm milk at bedtime
• avoid caffeine
• do relaxation exercises
• decrease lights and noise
• try to sleep whenever you are tired, short naps can be more refreshing
• do not try to force yourself to go to sleep

Fatigue

• Eat well and regularly
• Increase iron enriched foods
• Get enough rest and sleep
• Exercise daily
• If iron deficient, speak to your care giver about an iron supplement. If iron supplement causes bowel problems ask to switch to a non-kelated iron formula

Backache

• Good posture
• Bend from knees when lifting
• Supportive hose and shoes
• Exercise
• Heat or cold to lower back
• Back rub or massage
• Pillows for supporting hips when lying down
• Sit on a balance ball when watching TV
• Take frequent breaks when sitting for extended period of time

Edema

• Increase intake of protein
• Salt food to taste
• Avoid standing for long periods
• Increase fluid intake
• Avoid wearing tight clothing
• Rest and elevate legs 2-3 times daily
• Take a warm bath for 20-30 minutes
• Prescription compression hose

Leg Cramps

• Increase intake of calcium
• Massage
• Compression hose