My mom has MS and was suffering from severe back and leg pain, as well as depression. She just layed on the couch everyday and sometimes couldn't get out of bed. She would cry herself back to sleep. Her doctor prescribed Cymbalta for the depression, but apparently it also is used for pain relief. She has been happy and going strong for 6 weeks now, no problems except the usual fatigue from over-exertion. We are amazed! She is able to go shopping and out to restaurants. And she has been keeping her grand-daughter (my 17 month old niece) 3 days a week since she started Cymbalta. Wow! It seems to be her current miracle drug.View Thread