"i started taking cymbalta 10 months ago after developing fibromyalgia. i am a 40 year old male in good physical condition. it is very effective for pain - not 100% - but enough that i have mostly pain free days. the pain in my hands, fingers, wrists, groin, hips and back is very manageable now. i&#039;ve also noticed that my plantar fasciatis pain is completely gone, and headaches are rare but easy to manage. side effects include memory loss, some fatigue and difficulty with orgasm. i could not have a job or even be a good father/husband without it. my insurance covers some of the cost. "