Hey CoachV,
*LOL* Boy do I remember that thread. It was one of the best thread ever eh??? I didn't know that you had a bad reaction to Topomax. I am sorry to hear that, what are you taking now, if I may ask?? If you don't want to say that is kewl also.

I tried Topomax also & I lost weight which I need to do still, & it helped immensely with the burning pain. BUT I had one of the most strange side effects. One that isn't even listed because there have only been one or two people who reacted the way I did. I ended up manic from it. I am not bi-polar, a mental illness, but certain drugs tend to throw me into a manic episode much like what happens when one is bi-polar. They are fun to begin with, but soon turn ugly. Ones mood is very altered negatively. But like I said that has happened in only one to two cases, one of them being mine. I would try it if I were you to see how well it works for you.

I take Neurontin with little side effects, & Lyrica also, with the sleepy side effect & weight gain having been the worst side effects.

Good luck,
DebbyV