I have had migraine for over 30 years. I am 55 years old. In February I woke up one day with awful throbbing pins and needles in my feet and legs. In March I had an MRI, that according to my neuro. showed that the migraines had caused brain damage, causing the damage to the nerves going to my legs, and now hands. On top of the throbbing and buzzing and wringing sensation that never stops, I also have stabbing pains like a bee sting or ant bite many times a day. Sometimes a sharp pain will make me jump. Sometimes my legs just ache. Some days I walk with a pronounced limp. And I could go on and on with all the strange and pains and sensations. Has this happened to anyone else. This has been going on for almost 8 months now, and is just getting worse. I see my doctor tomorrow and don't even know where to start. I have tried and stopped several medications already like Mirtazapine, Cymbalta, Geodon, and Topomax because I can't stand the weight gain, swollen face, and other side effects. I'm prepared to just stick it out as long as I can, but am wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Strangely enough, since I pretty much gave up even treating the migraines, they aren't nearly as frequent. I seem to have traded the daily migraine for this leg thing! Sorry this is so long.





I was given topamax and had stroke like symptoms and lost the use of my left side and i have regained some of it back. When did your symptoms start before after u took topamax.? Did you experience the feeling anywhere other than your legs? My doctor tried to say it was anxiety. You do not lose use of one side due to anxiety. They thought That I was having a stroke. I also experienced slurred speech,muscle spasms and knots, I had problems with my menstral period. They also thought that I overdosed on something and I didnt.Maybe if more of us come out and speak about the side efects and long term effects their can be a law suit. They told me I am just one person so my lawsuit means nothing.