Crankiness is there a pill for it? seems i'm driving the wife nuts by being cranky but its is when i'm in pain and loratabs only ease it from a 8 to 7

Depression: Many times people with chronic pain become irritable and this is often a sign of depression. One really good option for you may be taking an anti-depressant called cymbalta (duloxetine). This medication can help with both your irritability and your pain level as it carries indications for both the treatment of chronic pain and depression.