Latent syphilis. If you aren't treated for syphilis, the disease moves from the secondary to the latent (hidden) stage, when you have no symptoms. The latent stage can last for years. Signs and symptoms may never return, or the disease may progress to the tertiary (third) stage.
Signs and symptoms[edit] With symptomatic degenerative disc disease, chronic low back pain sometimes radiates to the hips, or there is pain in the buttocks or thighs while walking; sporadic tingling or weakness through the knees, hands, and fingers may also be evident.
Signs and Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease. The primary symptom of degenerative disc disease is pain, which often worsens when sitting or standing and during certain types of activity (e.g., bending, lifting, twisting). In many cases, pain is relieved by changing positions, such as walking or swimming.