Not if you are asking for Tramadol. If you have a bad back, start with that then work your way around and say the pain is too much and NSAIDs (OTC) aren't helping. I would leave out the illegal tramadol and kratom(I know it is legal, but the less of a partier you appear the better)I am a retired bodybuilder but still train hard 5-6 days a week. I have arthritis in my hips, no cartilage in my left shoulder, and many other injuries....but the pain from those injuries is manageable. What really hurts are my feet, I have plantar fasciitis. About twice a week I am on my feet (training people or coaching my wrestlers) for so long the pain is extremely bad. On those 2 days I will take a little Kratom (maybe 5 grams) if I am at a tournament or 1-2 Tramadol at night. Tramadol works great, I don't need anything stronger. I take 3-4 pills a week, no more
However, my Mexican supplier seems to have gone out of business, so I am contemplating going to a doctor, a pain specialist. Unfortunately, it seems that in todays world, doctors will just let you suffer in fear of politicians.
Am I wasting my time?
Do not go to a female or an Asian doctor.
Middle Eastern is your best bet. The older the better.