What is Herniated Disc?

As the spinal disc becomes less elastic, it can rupture. When the disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary--this is called a herniated disc. When a herniated disc bulges out from between the vertebrae, the spinal nerves and spinal cord can become pinched.

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What is it like to have Herniated Disc?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Rest, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine, Vitamin B Complex
Tramadol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin
Amitriptyline, Zolpidem, Trazodone
Lidocaine Transdermal, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine
Duloxetine, Sertraline, Bupropion
Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Diazepam

Who has Herniated Disc at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
85% Females
15% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 47
20-29 years 188
30-39 years 247
40-49 years 159
50-59 years 44
60-69 years 6
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 12
Diagnosed 909

These charts show data from Herniated Disc patients who have completed their condition history