"i had developed occipital neuralgia as a result of tourette&#039;s syndrome.  the pain in my neck was very severe so i went to a pain management clinic where i was treated with methadone, lyrica (caused serious side reactions), injections of steroids and some other medications, and finally by radiofrequency ablation.  all this took three years and i was out of options.  i read that cymbalta was good for neuropathic pain so i got a prescription and started taking it.  after about 6-7 weeks, i was pain free.  i found it hard to believe.  i later switched to wellbutrin and remained pain free."