Several months ago I read a comment from someone who had carpal tunnel surgery after taking topamax. Following the surgery, they found out that they never had carpal tunnel syndrome and their hand issues were just a side effect. I have been scheduled for the surgery and every problem with my hands, the pain, the numbness, the weakness and the discoloration all started 7 days after taking topamax. My hands have become progressively worse and I do not want to have surgery for no reason. PLEASE HELP!!!