i would advise you to go to the nearest emergency room. they can help by giving you medication for the pain and by giving you a referral to a doctor that can help you. you are entitled to a second opinion regarding your condition and treatment options.
degenative disc disease, if thru MRI nerve damage shows, look into RF (radio frequence) treatments. I have had several at L4, L5, S1 on both sides. Helps for a long period of time. Also you may want to look at "Magic Spine Wand" a surgical technique percutaneous diskectomy, compared to releasng air from a bulging tire. Readers Digest July 2007 issue has several new treatments for different types of back pain.