Dimples, I don't know if this will make you feel BETTER, but it won't make you feel so bad ...
On Jan. 25 of this year, I was in a car accident. I was fine at first, but went home and noticed my shoulder was quite bruised. The next day, the pain got worse and worse. I saw a docter and then a physiotherapist. It was expected that it would get better ... however it still hasn't. 4 months ago, I was referred to a specialist, I got an appointment for an initial consultation Jan 19, 2006! Almost a year after the accident! I've been in the type of pain you're describing for 6 months now (off and on of course) and have another 6 months (at least) to go. It'll be 2 months after the initial consult until I get the MRI, then they have to book the surgery ... I'll be off work another year
Kwin