Hello Joe and Esthers Doll!
Yes, there is that point when the doctors just start to experiment with a lot of drugs. Topamax was very harmful to me as well. I also learned to stay away from steroids.
I think that in general our bodies are working so hard to get better and we know right away that some drugs will not help. Some people have no problems with drugs though! They are helped so much!
In general, I just learned that the doctors would get frustrated and I would try to be a good patient and take the meds but they would cause me a lot of setbacks.
In the end it is just time and rest and hope!
p.s. I would also drink this tea after each drug fail:
http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Me.../dp/B0009F3PHQ
Take care!