First of all, I wish I'd seen this thread this weekend as I only live about 25 minutes west of you. I would have driven you to Athens but then there was the putting the money down part that you said you didn't have.
Second, did the x-ray show anything? The experience here in this group is amazing. Unfortunately, it seems the education came from the school of hard knocks and experience. It's the hard way to learn but having so many that are willing to share and help is heart warming. I hope I never have to go through this but if I do it's nice to know there is a community such as this to go to.