Yes, I’m on 10 mg. Amitryptilene and haven’t really had issues other than being very thirsty in the morning. Off and on over the last 3 years I’ve had a lot of tests done for various complaints that seemed to be getting worse and all tests they do are always normal. I’ve had CT scans and ultrasounds, lots of radiographs of course. They’ve tested all electrolytes, general chemistry panel, thyroid function, lyme disease, blood count, rheumatoid markers, other tests that check for various inflammatory markers, etc. Had an EKG done during a bout with a racing heartbeat that wouldn’t come down. Hospitalized due to a very low potassium level, was on IV potassium for 2 days. Did a 3 day urinalysis test following that and many blood tests to check for some type of kidney disease. Everything has always tested normal. I’m sure there’s other things I’ve had done that I just can’t think of right now.
But really since the fall the pain over my whole body has gotten almost debilitating. There are days I can barely make it home, then I crash on the living room floor with 4 ibuprofen and roll around in agony with a heating pad for an hour, then I can get up and go to the barn to do my own chores.
Somehow I always get the work done, but it is taking a toll on me.
My husbands thinks this all really “hit the fan” back in the fall when my horse flipped over and fell on me, damaging my shoulder. Cartilage was torn in 4 places and I was in severe pain for months. I kept trimming, but had to load up on ibuprofen, and use lots of muscle creams, massage, hot packs, etc. when I got home at night. It seemed that everything just flared up out of control after that.
I’ve had distinct instances where this flares up after eating alfalfa sprouts and I’ve read there’s something in them that is inflammatory. Apparently people with Lupus avoid them. Anyway, I asked the doctor about that and he said I had no signs - physical or on bloodwork - of Lupus or any other type of autoimmune disorder.
When the doctor tested all those trigger points I nearly passed out. I didn’t realize a person could inflict so much pain with merely pressing on your skin. Apparently there are 18 “official” trigger points but this doctor said he uses 21 points. I was extremely painful over most of them, and moderately painful over all of them except I believe my ankles.
The pain is in all 4 quadrants, and feels like it moves from day to day, affecting every joint, every muscle, tendon, everything. Just sitting in my chair I have pains surging through my legs for no reason. But give it an hour, and it will be a different body part.
Yes, they tested Vitamin D, and that was the initial thing we tried. I started on 2,000 IU a day back in, I believe November. Can’t say for sure, I’d have to look it up.
I’m off to ride now but when I get back, I’ll be laying in bed for 2 hours with a book. That’s how it always goes.
My beloved Ancient Passier–I’d sell my soul for another couple to fit the others–doesn’t hurt At All. It fits him, it fits me. No sciatica, no numbness, no seatbone pain. Just… coming home. And Mr. Sparkly is soooo kind and steady at home. He moves off my leg and seat mostly at the thought. He’s been out all winter, so we just walked–and the rain spared him working the full 25 minutes I had planned, because The Ancient Passier DOES NOT get rained on. It is too rare and precious!!! But it just reminded me… HE used to feel like the kids do now… all wiggleworm and really focused paying attention… and look at him now. 
So, at least you’re STARTING… and hopefully some of the info right here on this thread is helping some of us to make that process a LOT shorter by at least giving us the right questions to ask.