A pinched nerve is absolutely terrible! I know what you're going through, and I will say a prayer that it gets better very quickly. I have a pinched sciatic nerve, and from time-to-time it likes to act up. Lately, my leg has been going numb at least once a day so I have to be very careful when I walk. Other times it causes horrible spasms or a really painful ache all down the outer part of my leg.
I pray that you heal quickly. Besides being very painful, it can be so frustrating having to deal with it. You just want it to stop so you can get on with your life! 8-)