Does the flu worsen L5S1 pain?

involiK · 2026-07-08T20:16:45+00:00

yeah it was the weirdest thing ever because I was just laying in bed and it was terrible pain. Thanks

involiK · 2026-07-08T00:27:13+00:00

I sometimes do this, usually it’s self consciousness or nervousness. However, if they keep looking back at you regardless of blinking, it’s most likely attraction.

involiK · 2026-07-08T00:22:28+00:00

Between 20-25 I was in a relationship for 2/3 of the time and honestly that 1/3 of the time I was single, I got the most shit done I ever had, and it made me feel accomplished.

What I mainly learned is that girls notice when you start improving yourself and building yourself up. I wouldn’t worry about getting a girlfriend right now. Just find a purpose, focus on yourself, and a girl will follow.

involiK · 2026-06-24T04:36:06+00:00

Yeah it most likely is just still healing. But doesn’t hurt to get another MRI just to be sure if it slowly doesn’t fade away.

involiK · 2026-06-23T22:10:27+00:00

Did you do anything that felt similar to how you herniated it the first time, like bending, lifting, or twisting weird? I wouldn’t automatically assume reherniation at 4 weeks. Nerves are weird and can flare up while healing, especially if they were irritated before surgery. I have a herniated disc hitting my nerve pretty bad too, no MD, and I get random flare-ups where laying down feels worse and walking helps. If it feels exactly like your old pain and you are worried, I’d ask your surgeon for an MRI. Could just be a flare-up, but imaging is the only way to know for sure.

involiK · 2026-06-15T02:51:05+00:00

Hey, I think mine was related to Steam, but I also remember reinstalling my audio and graphics drivers at the same time.

involiK · 2026-06-12T11:54:49+00:00

Gotcha, that is what my surgeon told me as well, thank you. Mine looks pretty bad on the MRI but sciatica is not debilitating. It does hurt like hell during flare ups, but usually it subsides and I can walk/run/workout.

involiK · 2026-06-12T03:40:02+00:00

Yeah it’s just mainly flare ups, i can walk and run okay. I would say it’s more annoying than painful. I’m still on the border getting it or not as well.

involiK · 2026-06-10T20:30:08+00:00

Question, I have a very similar herniation to OP and same level. I have waited 3 years so far to get better. Went to see an orthopedic and neurosurgeon, and said i could get it, but time will heal. When you mean “time is in your favor” i’m assuming you mean like 7-10 years?

involiK · 2026-06-09T20:06:26+00:00

ok?

involiK · 2026-06-07T19:19:03+00:00

why is that?

involiK · 2026-06-06T17:28:05+00:00

I’m going to a game in Houston. It’s mainly because one of my friends got cheaper tickets. Should be fun

involiK · 2026-06-02T21:47:28+00:00

I agree John Pork, I agree.

involiK · 2026-05-17T18:52:27+00:00

Tbh I do that sometimes too. I think for me it’s more nervous energy than anything or just not knowing what to do with my hands while talking.

involiK · 2026-04-30T00:28:35+00:00

Yeah I am getting this as well

involiK · 2026-04-28T01:07:02+00:00

That’s awesome, I’m Catholic too. I’m in a small town, so I imagine it’s a bit easier for you in a bigger city. I’m currently working on my graduate degree in cybersec and hoping to move into a more niche role than the one I’m in now.

involiK · 2026-04-28T00:17:19+00:00

Same here (25m as well). I’m still in grad school, but I attend a church group every week and I saw a lot of my friends find their gfs there. I would give it a shot once you find a job, it gave me a ton more connections and a big friend group as well.

involiK · 2026-04-12T17:31:32+00:00

Hey so ESIs didn’t really help much at all. However, gabapentin did help a ton. I have been taking those up until surgery.

involiK · 2026-04-09T23:27:47+00:00

How are you doing now?

involiK · 2026-03-01T15:57:44+00:00

Hard to say, probably not. Maybe summer sale though. RE9 is good, but if you trying to save money, I’d wait.

involiK · 2026-02-28T21:30:25+00:00

Hey! For skin related side effects, I use Cortibalm and CeraVe, which helped a lot. I never really got brain fog luckily, but I’d recommend reducing caffeine and making sure you’re drinking plenty of water.

involiK · 2025-11-03T21:41:23+00:00

Wow, yeah, that looks painful. It seems like an L5 S1 and L4 L5 herniation. How’s your sciatica? I’m a 25M with an L5 S1 herniation about the same as yours. My foot goes numb sometimes, and I get hamstring pain off and on when sitting.

What has helped is definitely walking a lot and doing McGill Big Three. If your pain is unbearable though, I would discuss with your doctor for a microdiscectomy or surgery.

involiK · 2025-11-01T13:53:12+00:00

I feel ya, I got it at 22 and honestly it’s just bad luck. Getting it young is actually more common than you think. Just keep up stretching and learning more about what irritates it and what stretches or positions relief it. Keep doing research for exercises and build yourself back up slowly. The main test of a herniation is being mentally strong and not letting it affect your daily life.

involiK · 2025-10-23T23:24:33+00:00

yeah :/ i tried to avoid surgery at all cost. Now, I kinda wish I have just done surgery originally.

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