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.
Symptoms by Location. Bulging discs cause problems when they push against your spinal cord or one of the nerve roots that extend outward from your spinal cord. Problems usually appear in one of two locations: the neck (cervical spine) or the lower back (lumbar spine).