question: I am currently recieving care due to an MVA i was involved in 11/06/10.  My family Dr. referred me to a Pain specialist and today i went into his office for an initial visit.  before today, my MD has me prescribed 5mg Oxycodone 1-2 tablets po every6-8 hours, totaling 8 tablets per day,  durqagesic patches 25mcg per 72 hrs, and xanax .25 mg po tid.  This dose is very low according to my family md.  and barely maintains my pain. I have breaks in my L1, L2, and L3 as well as 8 screws and a metal plate in my right ankle. I also have 4 cracked ribs.  I had 2 chest tubes and was on lifesupport for several days.  i have an orbital blow-out on the right side.  After going to the pain specialist today, he decreased my oxycodone to 5mg, po bid.  this is a very big change and i am afraid that i will be in worse pain, considering the 8 pills a day were barely working. He kept the duragesic patch the same, and d/c the xanax.  Will i experience withdrawl symptoms due to such a large decrease? Is it possible for me to continue with my family MD before filling the scripts that i recieved today? Thank you for your time and i appreciate any advice you can offer.  Have a blessed and wonderful day