I'm sorry to hear that you're in so much pain. I hurt my left shoulder last month and have also been in a lot of pain so I can kind of relate to what you're going through. I also couldn't see a physical therapist right away so I called and luckily they had a much sooner opening so I got right in. I hope that you'll be able to to see a doctor much sooner too. Just keep calling and be persistant.

My dad also suffers from a degenerated disc in his back and is sometimes in a lot of pain. He also has osteo arthritis and I think I do too. It sure is painful getting old. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon. Please take care.