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On Sept. 22, 2009, I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted due to abdominal adhesions. I've had minimal success but the Doctor prescribed cymbalta, an anti depressent that also blocks neurological pain. It takes two - three weeks to realize the benefits from cymbalta, starting at 20mg, once daily. The pain has been reduced by 50% and am optimistic the anesthesiologist will increase cymbalta to 40mg. Additionally, I'm taking 20mg methadone, 3x daily. I hope this information benefits someone with chronic pain. Richie V.

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