You aren't alone Trippin, PC is here with you. Sending many hugs your way.
I don't understand how your medical system works. Do you have to have the clinic send you to the hospital? You can't just go yourself? Or call an ambulance? I mean, if you have to have the clinic, and they are telling you you have to be a nuisance, then I'd go in there every day. Forget this once a week crap. Why should you suffer? Your body has already shown it's not going to go away spontaneously or with anti-inflammatories.

I've been thru the referral system crap myself, so you have my complete sympathy. And more hugs.