Yep. Had it 3 times with ruptured L5S1 disc. First was about 4 years ago, had microdiscoctomy to attempt to sort it. That was the kick up the backside to get my class 2 done once I was repaired.
Then about 2 years ago. Was off for 7.5 months because of taking Morphine for pain. Was put on a short term licence too. Had the steroid injection to correct it, which seems to have worked better than the op. And now seem to be back to normal.
Hope that makes sense.
Good luck anyway. I wouldn’t wish the pain I was in on anybody!!