[TaraD]

Hello: new to these boards here although I've been reading for the past month. On March 5th I had the SCS trial implanted and on March 21st I had the permanent surgery. The recovery is tougher than I anticipated but I am excited to be a normal human again someday.

I am a 35 year old female with degenerative disk disease that has affected S1, L3,L4,L5. 5 years ago I had a laminectomy and that helped for about 6 months.

For nearly 6 years, I've lived on pain meds and eventually depression medication. I now know they go hand in hand. I have gained 35 pounds in the past 3 years and my eating habits haven't changed. And, I've never been an avid exerciser. ;(

Here are the meds I take daily:
10 mg Percocet (I have taken all kinds of opiates over the years but primarily percocet)
Fiorinal
Gabapentin (been taking 4 months)
Valium
Celexa
Seroquel (only been taken 1 month)

My question is have others experienced weight gain from these types of medications? I am hoping that once my chronic pain calms down I can finally lay off all this crap! Until then, am I destined to be overweight and in pain?
I appreciate the wealth of knowledge and insight you all provide!