"i fell in some grease and broke my back and herniated discs. i had surgery but was left with this crazy pain down my leg to my foot .  i tried pain injections, gabapentin and tramadol.  of course i was depressed.  my doctor who always listens to me with all her attention said &ldquo; i&rsquo;m going to try amitriptyline 20mg at bed .  i think it will help your depression and your pain.  she was 100% right, my leg feels great i stopped the gabapentin and only use the tramadol on a bad weather days.  it helps me sleep as well."