Severe low back pain bulging discs. what to do?

Lifestyle adjustment: Assuming typical back pain not associated with more serious issues like bladder infection, treatment includes: back support, exercise regimen, good sleep, weight control, not smoking, heat/ice applications as well as avoiding prolonged sedentary positions with activity modification. One can use over the counter meds if no medical reasons that prevent use. . Bulging discs do not cause pain.

Get options from doc: It is not always clear that a bulging disc is a "pain generator" as many people with no pain will have them. Should get detailed history and physical exam to focus in on potential pain generators and then establish treatment options based on the presumed sites or origins of pain. Most back pain improves on its own but there are options to help it along.

Hard to Say: Without evaluating you fully what to do. Recommend if you are not getting relief, seek another opinion. See a Pain/Spine specialist that is fellowship trained and has understanding of the musculoskeletal system like a physiatrist.