Hi I can really sympathize with your situation, I injured my back at work 6yrs ago and it took 2yrs for me to get an MRI. During that 2yr period I lived in totally agony and I also struggled with money too. I'm still living with daily pain but have with the help of pain meds managed to live some form of a life it's not the life I had before or the life I expected but I am happy for the most part.

The key is not to push yourself to do more than your body is able to do as you then spend days recovering good luck to you