From what I know of Cymbalta it works well for some and not at all for others as far as pain goes. Of course that's the same old song and dance heard about SSRI's right from the beginning. It may take a higher dose to work for your pain. But there are more sides at higher doses usually.

What many people don't realize is that all the information in the prescribing info comes from short-term limited patient studies. I saw none that were based on a length of time greater than 6 months. After 6 months who knows what happens? Many people state (on various boards I've read) that the weight problems and other sides don't begin til right around or after the 6 month period. The drug companies are so intent on making money they don't want to take the time to do longer term studies before putting these drugs on the market. Scary isn't it?