Hi, Ugh I get this too, its referrered nerve pain, and sometimes narcotics wont touch it, I have had some luck with the numbing patch, its early lol I need coffee, maybe someone knows what those are called? anyway, ask your doctor for some of those and try putting it right on the bulge. also some of the non narcotic meds specifically for nerve pain may help you. Have you had the bulge looked at? an MRI? might be a serious disc issue if the pain is bad, constant, or goes past the knee. Make sure your doctor knows whats up with that. In the meantime, I would try some anti inflammatory, your pharmacist can recommend some OTC that wont interfer with your other meds, and maybe a cold compress on the bulge. If the inflammation gets better, the swelling goes down, and theres not that pressure on the nerve root that is causing your leg pain. best of luck, I'll send positive thoughts your way!
Hugs, Fabby