Hello, I have had a diagnosed herniated/degenerative L5 since about 7 years ago.

I've had back problems for years before, just never saw a doctor.

I guess my question lies in whether or not this condition is always going to be a factor in my ability to exercise..

Seems like a dumb question because I have already been dealing with it for over 20 years.

I guess that I am just frustrated and wish that there was something that I could do or take for it.....

Pain Management (pain pills) don't work after awhile anyhow. The only medicine that ever worked was Fentanyl which is Oxycontin. The only problem (besides being addictive) is that even though it takes away the pain you can't do strenuous exercise on it. Being that it is a transdermal patch, the more I sweat, the more was released and got me sick......

Anyways, does anyone have experience with their L5?

Does anyone have any experience that would give me hope?????