Hi I am sorry for your struggles. Some meds like Cymbalta which I am on you can get a form from the company and have your doctor fill it out. If you are unemployed or have a limited income they give the med free to you. Many other meds do this too. I was not told this by many docs and then one just mentioned it out of the blue. I think you can even go online and print the form for your doctor to sign. I wish I had more answers or help for you but wanted to mention that. I am sorry about your daughter. I am here if you need a friend. Hang in there and feel better

Daniella...........

Hon, welcome to the brain fog/sleep deprived/what did I just say ? club. We've all been there, done that. No harm, no foul

Lisa............

Do you have a lawyer working for your case ? I don't get how they can refuse the Cymbalta after you've been on it for a year. Then again, what in the WC mess makes sense......

When I started on Cymbalta, it was originally denied, but after a note of medical necessity from my doc they did approve it. Did your doc try that ?

I know lessening your stress is easier said than done, but at least be cognizant of the fact that your pain is going to be worse while you are dealing with extreme stress. Try not to feel hopeless. As the situation improves, stress levels go down, and pain goes back to only it's normal range of horrible I hope the issue with your daughter is not too serious or that you can find some kind of solution