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.
Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms Lumbar herniated disc symptoms are a much debated medical topic, since most bulging discs do not cause any pain or associated neurological effects whatsoever. In some instances, herniations can be painful for a short time, but rarely will a herniated disc go on to enact chronic pain, unless the circumstances are extreme.