[Peanuts]

9 years ago during a finger surgery, the anesthesiologist caused a collapsed lung. The ER doctor inserted the chest tube but in the wrong area. A thoracic surgeon reinserted the tube. I have intercostal nerve and chest wall damage and chronic pain. I have been with a Pain management doctor the entire time and am a bionic woman with an implanted spinal cord stimulator and implanted pain pump! I would like to know if others are experiencing weight gain due to the medications and anyone with pain at their pump site?

This looks like a nice group to be part of and hope I fit in and someone can relate to my problems.

[Darlene]

Peanuts,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the following forum, you will find a number of fellow members there to assist you:

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[tamiloo]

Peanuts, Welcome to Neuro Talk! So sorry you are experiencing so much pain, I can't imagine what you must feel like. We also have a forum that talks about Chronic Pain, I have posted a link below for this forum. I think you have found the greatest place to get support. We have some great caring folks here on NT. Drop in anywhere...again welcome!!

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html