They can confirm the diagnosis by a injection of Lidocaine in your hip just at the notch on the front. If they were giving you injections was it in your back or just below the skin where I just mentioned? cause that is where you'd need it, not in your back. Lidocaine patches work miracles, just remember to shave the area first, if it is MP! taking it off feels like you had your leg ripped off if you forget to shave!

Cymbalta is more known for Muscle pain than Neuropathy. You will have much better results with Lyrica (Pre-Gabapentin) or Neurontin (Gabapentin) if you can tolerate them.

Your pain pattern is typical of MP, gets worse as the day goes on. MP is one of the only conditions that standing or walking makes it worse! The inflamation caused by standing can be rough. You need to get your core strength up, so find a place to do Deep water Aqua Aerobics! not only will take the pressure of your nerve, it is really good exercise.

Few doctors even know what it is, so you have to be proactive with helping them along.

Good Luck!

Rob.