High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks. As use of high-fructose corn syrup has increased, so have levels of obesity and related health problems. Some wonder if there's a connection. Research has shown that high-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar.
Because the bulging disc is constantly pressing against the nerve or is at least in close proximity to the nerve, patients also often experience constant pain. Most bulging discs occur in the lumbar (low back) or cervical (neck) region.
Bulging Disc in Lower Back Symptoms. 1  Lower back pain. 2  Pain in the buttocks, legs, and/or feet. 3  Numbness or tingling in the legs, feet, or toes.  Muscular weakness or atrophy if left untreated.