"i had an accident at work 5 years ago. this has caused mid-lower back pain and sciatica on and off for several years. over time the injury has got worse. the pain is now also radiating into my groin area. i take co-codomal 60/1000mg 4 times a day, 500mg naproxen twice daily and now on 30mg of amitriptyline at night after the other medications weren&#039;t working.

the pain hasn&#039;t gone but it is bearable. on bad days i was unable to walk. since starting the amitriptyline, i have had a couple of side effects. dry mouth and tiredness in the day (however this has got better over time). my quality of life has significantly improved and i can live with the side affects."