I always know and tell others NEVER to go to E.R. or doc alone and ignored my own advice. Thanks for being there, here. This week will have to show some changes or I will self-destruct. vicodin, lower does $10.00 a pill on street. I know it's an issue, but it's not mine and that stuff is for sissies anyway. i have worked up to needing to take it round the clock or using something stronger when severe pain comes which seems like daily. Trying to stay out of body as much as I can. But I am aware that even with the max of 4,000 mgs of acetominophen in me I can't get comfortable.