Is the Amitriptyline helping symptoms?
When did you last change your mattress? How is your seating position around the house, i.e. sofa, dining chair, garden seating, office chair? How is your foot-wear in general? All these can alter our stance - if I had a £ for every lady with bad footwear who waddled down the street

. The body then compensates which can encourage back pain.
As for telling your husband.

He needs a

I probably mentioned previously that I will hold him whilst you ..........

. It really is nowt to do with anyone other than yourself, your GP and Pharmacist what you take in order to stay as well and mobile as possible.
You are doing a lot but if this makes you happy then that will be good for your over-all health. Why should you be coping 'better', what's that mean exactly? We age. Inside and out! Doesn't he??!!??
Why rowing? Issues only need stating once. You are a big girl and can make your own decisions.
One thing I would suggest is to get a blood test to check VitD levels. 18 months ago I would do 20 mins. weeding then have to sit, absolutely still, for 2 hours

. It was due to lack of VitD and capsules sorted symptoms. I now know what to look for.
Amitriptlaine did absolutely nowt for me

and nowt is daft on here
