I understand what you are saying. I have taken Tramadol for years. It takes the edge off my severe back pain. My brother , on the other hand, found a doctor years ago who prescribed oxy for his chronic pain. Oxy is fine if you don’t have an addictive personality which my brother did have, but it also has serious gastrointestinal complications especially with motility! I’m good with tramadol. Taking the edge off is better than not having the edge taken off my back pain. Irene5