When I injured my back at work, the worker’s comp doctor prescribed tramadol. Might as well have prescribed a placebo. It did absolutely nothing for my pain. My regular doctor prescribed Norco, which is a true opioid. I took very little of it, (thank God I don’t have an addictive personality) but at least it relieved my pain. I still have a script for it. It takes me about 2 1/2 years to use up a 7 day supply.
Tramadol does nothing for my wife. When I take it, I can feel it hit about 15 minutes later. I get a distinct buzz, and it stops my pains.