Hi Vanessa, I was given cymbalta by my pm doctor. I was told that it would help with the nerve pain without the side effects that lyrica and neurontin have. I didn't make it past the first dose. I was up all night shivering plus it made me very drowsy. It didn't work for me but I have spoken with others here who have had good results with it. I hope it will work for you. Jeannie