"i&#039;m prescribed tramadol 50mg every 4 hours as needed. i&#039;m only 22 with a herniated disc/pinched nerve, scoliosis and suffer neuorpathic pain. i will admit these help the neuropathy condition; however, i need to take 4-5 at a time. i don&#039;t see how one or 2 could help, but it could just be my tolerance. if you&#039;re working a physical job with serious herniated disc issues i wouldn&#039;t expect much help from these and would stay on hydrocodone or oxycodone. if some sort of neuropathy condition, i&#039;d give these a try. i only go on these for a week or 2 at a time then take a break to avoid withdrawals. eat something after taking these to avoid an upset stomach. i&#039;d still much rather take hydrocodone for pain to be honest."