I'm in the camp of getting to an Ortho as soon as you can, ideally getting an MRI of your neck. I've got 3 levels of my neck fused together and a titanium plate so when anyone starts mentioning any of the symptoms I had before my surgery I always tell them to get it looked at ASAP. Not trying to scare you or anything but like everyone says if you don't get this addressed the nerve damage can really mess things up and living in pain really does take its toll.
My only other piece of wisdom here is to push for the health care you want & need. Push to see an Ortho, push for an MRI, push for second opinions, etc. etc. etc. The healthcare system can kinda suck and some providers just want to shuffle you along, pass you off to PT, or give you pain meds or make you go to PT for 8 weeks before they'll see you again. Definitely be your own best advocate and if you want something or you're getting info you don't think is right, speak up for yourself and ask for you what you want.