Hey all..I was in a terrible car accident back in 2005 where I should have died. A drunk driver hit me and sent my SUV on a ride, flipping and skidding along the highway. Luckily I am here to speak about it, however now I am faced with a huge problem. I have a few injuries from the accident, the biggest being in my neck, shoulders and back. Creeped up on me in the last 2 years..so a year ago I went to my doctor about it when it became unbearable..She put me on Percocet, very low dose, and I took it the correct way, small amount, as needed for pain. Then I was sent to a pain management place and my dosage was increased..shortly thereafter, I went through a terrible breakup and I became so depressed that the pills became my comfort and I took more than I should. I ran out early every month and struggled those last few days before my doc appointment. I even went as far as going in for my appointment earlier and asking for an increase or decrease (that way the pharmacy would fill it earlier), but I still didn't think I had a problem. Recently is when I realized that I am really addicted to these pills, and it's beyond just for the pain now. I have a child, a disabled mother, and a new wonderful boyfriend, all of whom give me inspiration to stop taking these pills. So I have been taking less the past few days and today (1/28/10) is the very first day Oxy free..It is a lot tougher than I thought it would be..the muscle aches and pains, the chills, the diarreah, the stomach pain, the headache and most of all the mental aspect..I just keep crying here and there, but I know this is the right thing to do and I am not backing down. Can anyone suggest any over the counter help for this? I have been using biofreeze for the muscle aches and my doctor prescribed an NSAID to help with inflammation. I would appreciate any replies, thanks so much =)