I have had back problems since I was in my teens (now in 40's) and have been in a few rear end collisions. I had been seeing Chiropractors and physical therapy doctors for years. 2 years ago the pain became unbearable and I saw a medical doctor. Anyway after multiple referals and doctors I had a sinal fusion last October with a Laminecomy, they also found a break in my spine which they fixed. I had been complaining about pain for years with my employer and using sick days and vacation days because of the pain. My work always thought I was faking it so I was always on some kind of warning. I was out of work for 4 months before returning part time, then full time after 1 1/2 more months due to pressure from my job. That's the background, my question is this. I have been on 15mg oxycodone, 75 mg Lyrica, and 10 mg Flexeril for about a year now. I have come to the realization that the oxycodone is pure evil. It doesn't help the pain anymore, I have to take so I don't feel sick. Now I am losing my job because even after the surgery I am in a great deal of pain. I still have lower back pain and 2 herniated discs in my neck and still I am missing time from work. I have been advised to try and go on disibility by my job, but it doesn't feel right. I want to work if I'm able and just feel I should pull my own weight. My job won't work with me even though I've been there 7 years. I have been at work almost in tears because of the pain and have been told to go home if I'm not productive. They then mark the time against me even though they tell me to leave! I am going to lose my insurance at the end of the month so I guess what I'm asking is how do you recommend I taper off the oxycodone with 1 month of meds left. Should I go cold turkey (what I've read it sounds like hell)? I take 4ea 15 mg oxy a day. I am pretty scared of what I'm facing and just need some guidance.