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Can A Wet Dream Or Orgasm While Asleep Cause A Flare-up Of A Herniated Disc?

Hi, I have herniated disc L4 S1z last night I had a wet dream and got up around 5 then slept back around 6 with a mild flare up. Then later in day, I had mild flare up and pain in my lower back until evening. My question is does an orgasm or ejaculation flare up herniated disc as I was neither having sex nor masturbating but had an orgasm in sleep/rest.
Tue, 3 Sep 2024
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Hello,

Wet dream or orgasm has no role in flaring the symptoms. Certain sleeping positions or sex positions can affect the herniated disc. Aggressive, prolonged sex can cause a flare up of the symptoms. Avoid prolonged, rough sex. Activities like repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing, bending sideways and twisting also can increase the risk flaring up herniated disk symptoms. An untreated herniated disk can get worse if you continue to do activities that hurt you.

Get clinically examined by an orthopedist. Get required tests and investigations done. You will be given conservative treatment, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, massage therapy, rest and exercises under observation, etc. If required your treating doctor will treat you by Injections (cortisone or epidural injections) or recommend Surgery if there is no response to treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Can A Wet Dream Or Orgasm While Asleep Cause A Flare-up Of A Herniated Disc?

Hello, Wet dream or orgasm has no role in flaring the symptoms. Certain sleeping positions or sex positions can affect the herniated disc. Aggressive, prolonged sex can cause a flare up of the symptoms. Avoid prolonged, rough sex. Activities like repetitive lifting, pulling, pushing, bending sideways and twisting also can increase the risk flaring up herniated disk symptoms. An untreated herniated disk can get worse if you continue to do activities that hurt you. Get clinically examined by an orthopedist. Get required tests and investigations done. You will be given conservative treatment, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, massage therapy, rest and exercises under observation, etc. If required your treating doctor will treat you by Injections (cortisone or epidural injections) or recommend Surgery if there is no response to treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician