Thanks for the information, it will help others. Nicotine in chewing gum may be OK, but I am not sure (my hunch is that it is). Ask your doc.
Also, have you heard of these? Some people say it helps diminish the craving:
Amazon.com: Thursday Plantation - Tea Tree Australian Chewing Sticks, 100 sticks: Health & Personal Care
Also good for your oral health, so it's a win-win.
When you can, pls see to this:
http://www.adrsupport.org/forums/f58...-health-11053/