"hello, i would like to share my positive experience of taking amytriptyline as it has truly helped save my life. i was prescribed this for acute and chronic pains in my legs which were also affecting my sleep. the pain was like searing stabbing pain. i was also suicidal.
i was started on amitriptyline 10mg and was also told it would help with my other myriad of symptoms - irritable bowel syndrome, weak bladder, insomnia, anxiety, etc.  at first, it caused numbness in my fingers and toes and on waking and going to the bathroom i had dizzy spells, my vision was a bit weird.  the doctor told me to half my dose to 5mg and although it took a few months, i gradually started to feel better and all of my symptoms improved. i hope to gradually take less so i am not dependent forever."