I started a cleanse on Friday night.  Monday morning I got sick...something like the flu, I guess.  My head is pounding, my skin hurts, I'm achy all over.  (and crampy due to the fact that I also started my menstual cycle Monday morning...sorry if TMI, I don't know if this affects cleansing or not.)  I had to call my mother-in-law to help with my five children b/c my husband is sick, too.  My question is, do I need to change anything and can I take ibuprophen if absolutely necessary.  I did take one last night bc I was in so much pain I couldn't sleep.  I normally don't take ANYTHING for ANYTHING.  i'm talking un-medicated childbirth, etc.  Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.