Topamax and few minutes

I have been on Topamax since October of 2007. I currently take 150 mg (split in AM and PM) for migraines. The drug is working wonderfully for the migraines but I am finding that I cannot do my job anymore due to the side effects and am not considering filing for disability. I am so fatigued all the time I literally cannot keep up with my work load. I have the tingling in my feet and hands, the funny taste of soda, the forgetfulness, and the "cannot find the word" thing. But the biggest problem is just that I cannot get everything done that I used to be able to get done due to plain old fatigue. I am so tired all the time. I find myself crying all the time due to constant stress of not being able to do what I used to. It took me a while to admit to myself that I couldn't to it anymore ( that nasty ego was in the way) but I finally had to admit that I couldn't keep up like I did before I was on the Topamax. I don't want to give up the Topamax and go back to the daily migraines and if I find a different job I lose all my retirement. I'm a teacher so I don't get any social security so my only alternative is to go for disability due to my having to take Topamax. I may have to hire an attorney to help me but after fighting migraines and trying to work my entire life, I surrender.

ok i was put on topamax for hyperactivity.. well while on it, i seem to experience some form of attack... my body would get all tingly, i would feel stoned and not in my body for a few minutes.. i would feel like i was going to cry,not in control. afterwards i would be very quiet and tired.. the feeling of wanting to cry would only last one minute or so.. but the tired feeling would last for a few hours.. i have been off of topamax for over a year now and i am still experiencing this effect... i've never had these little attacks ever before being on topamax.. now i have them once a month or so.. this is the only thing i can think of.. is it possible that topamax has long lived side effects?????

I took topamax for about 5 days and quit 5 days ago (for weight loss). The side effects are driving me crazy! My ears are ringing, my head has a burning sensation, I can't type fast anymore, I can't speak coherently, I haven't been able to sleep (only 2 hours per night) until last night and I finally drank a glass of wine with 2 benadryls! My ankles are burning some, too. I used to be relatively smart, but now I can't even make things connect now.
Will I ever get back to normal???
I can't handle the burning sensation and the ringing in my ears!!!
Why is this so easy to get when it is so bad?
Help! Oh yeah! I used to read allll the time! Now, I can only read for a few minutes and then my eyes and head begin feeling very strange.
I'm so upset about this change in my body. It wasn't worth it!!!