Does Tramadol actually work for anyone?

[Cammy]

I was prescribed Tramadol for a chronic back injury. I feel like I may as well be eating smarties. My husband also has had zero luck with this medication for pain control. I'm wondering if it is just us, or if this is a common experience. Has anyone here ever had to use Tramadol for pain, and did it work for you? I'm giving mine back to the drugstore for safe disposal. What a waste of money.