Czar that is fantastic you found a doctor that was able to help you to function again. I have tried a couple of different medications but found topamax and cymbalta together work well for me. I still get sore when I do too much but it is much better than the pain I was getting everyday. I go back to my neurologist in July and he said he is going to try to cut back the topamax. But I really don't see that happening. As for the trigger points, when my leg is really sore, I will rub it and it does ease the pain. Would I rely on that solely? no. I also found heat helps it. When my leg gets cold, the numbed area gets really sore. I will either turn a space heater on or put a heating pad on it and it helps.

Well, Here's to the Czar of Hope and the continuation of no more pain. Take Care!