degenerative disc disease ..just diagnosed

I was just diagnosed with starting with c5-c6 of my spinal column after experiencing pain in my right lower arm like i had slept on it wrong and after a week of stiffness,dull throbbing pain or sharp quick pains i went to my PCP and they diagnosed degenerative disc disease stating that due to its progession I could end up having troubles with my daily activities and possibly end up in a wheelchair ..the options were first exrays which were done ,and now waiting on MRI .I became proactive and have been going to a chiropractor unitl i find out the results of the MRI and possible CT scan .I have been prescribed Nerve meds as well already taking blood pressure and cholesteral meds as well Naproxen for pain and stiffness.I am new to this disease and if there are others that have had or have this would like to exchange information as well learn more about it. thank you in advance ~calaismarie