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For my 2 cents worth, I'd keep the drop bars and just get wider tires. I agree that the drop bar are actually MORE comfortable, and have more hand positions, but would add that if you have any issues with arthritis, carpal tunnel, etc. brifters are much easier to shift. I am an older gent and have arthritis and much prefer modern brifters. Grip shifters are downright painful to use, button shifters hurt my thumbs. I have added CX style bar top brake levers as well. Now I have the best of all worlds- Comfy bars, comfy/highest performance shifters, and comfy brakes.
Try a shorter stem as a quick fix if you have neck/shoulder issues.