You are definitely not alone - many people who have taken Hydrocodone (and similar pain pills) face problems getting entirely off the medication.
One of the first things you need to be aware of is that you are taking a compound that contains 500 mgs of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is known to cause liver problems, particularly after long term ingestion. The maximum you should ingest daily is 4,000 mgs - it sounds like you're not taking this much now, but you are still ingesting enough to be concerned.
The second thing you need to know is that prolonged use of Hydrocodone eventually changes the brain in fundamental and long-lasting ways (this helps to explain why people cannot just quit on their own, and why treatment is essential) - the sooner you stop, the sooner your brain will be able to revert back to a healthy way of dealing with pleasure/pain/etc.
It's very sad to hear that your doctor doesn't seem to care about this issue. And I understand your concern about going to a treatment center. My advice is to try talking to your doctor again - he/she may suggest reasonable alternatives to Hydrocodone to help you detox from the drug (detox will be necessary, since, as you know, you will experience side effects when/if you stop taking Hydrocodone entirely). If your doctor is of no help, call the treatment center again and see what their typical detox/treatment program consists of. It is very unlikely they will give you a substitute drug for more than a few days (just to help you get over the worst of the side effects of getting off the Hydrocodone).
For more information, see:
http://www.addictionca.com/FAQ-hydrocodone.htm
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