Kandi, I totally agree with you. Tramadol doesn't work well for my pain, either. It was a strange thing at first when the doctor prescribed it. It gave me an intense headache (which I hear is fairly common), but the headache went away after 2 uses (I had no hydrocodone left and needed something to quell the pain). I have used it on and off for about a year now (mostly off), but I feel very shaky and irritable when I use it, and it produces almost no pain diminishing qualities FOR ME.

Just because it works for one, doesn't mean it's superior - that's just our individual body chemistry and what works for one may not work the same for another. I will not take it anymore - I only took it because I did hear it took getting used to, so I tried to ensure I gave it a chance, and it only produces very negative effects, so you and I are of the same opinion.

Corrie