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Shit mate, that doesn't sound fun.
In terms of your sprocket and lock-ring, they need to be as tight as physically possible. The sprocket need to be tighten with a chain whip (tightened by turning to the right), and then the lock ring needs to be tighten with a lock ring tool (tighten by turning to the left). It would probably be advisable to have your local (decent) bike shop do this for you - Brixton Cycles is a good look if you live anywhere near there.
If the front wheel is a unipack wheel, the best advice would be to through the fucker away, and buy something new.
Front brake and pedals wont cost a lot if you have to buy them new, something like a dia-compe 101 is about £15 i think, and pedals you can pick up for cheap.
Are you riding with any foot retention? I.E. clips and straps, or spd's. If not, you really should be. You only have full control over a fixed gear if your feet are secured properly to the pedals. I suggest, until you get used to having your feet secured, having a back brake as well. If it's single speed, def get a back brake!!
Hope this helps, heal up fast dude!