I'm sorry to hear of your DX, but I am very happy you do not have MS. I did a fast google and it looks like you may have several good options on treatment. From what I read you are DX off an X-ray and exam. It seems there of dif. kinds of this also. I assume he did not tell you what kind you have. 1st get a 2nd opinion from a good spine Dr and go from there. PT, a brace, and an operation all seem to be possible options. You have a lot more hope then you think.
Ok- I'm going to say it - I'm sorry it was not panic/anxity. I'm massive panic and anxity as you can prob tell from some posts. A few pills a day would have tken care of that.
Don't worry about the shock and other emotional things you are feeling. It's been almost 2 mos since my DX and I am no where near were my mind should be. It does take time.

Take Care ~Sheena~