I've been taking about 1 1/2 10mg Oxycodones for about 3 yrs to help with arthritis. I know that drug is extreme for arthritis, but with no ins. I took what I could get for free, and its bad in my hands and feet. Anyway, unfortunately they found two masses in my mammo, now Im set up for biopsies. The referral said no anticoagulants or antiinflamitory or NSAID drugs for 5 days prior to the procedure. It is now the 3rd and the biopsies are scheduled for the 14th. Ive been trying to taper down and only taking a half of my normal dose when I really start feeling the wd's. Any suggestions to help?? I cant take anything as of the 9th. Could really use some help here. I work too, so I cant suck it up, stay home and deal with the wds till its over. Worst part are my hands. Sore, swollen...I broke blood vessels in my thumb by just turning a doorknob last night!