Lisa198 yes I do take 10 mg of oxycodone 1x per day. My Tramadols are 200mg extended release which I take 1x a day also.

Sorry I didn't finish. I take Oxycodone twice a day. However, I'm still in major pain. I ,also, take Gabipenton, Cymbalta and Wellbutrin for depression.
I hope this was helpful.
Susan

I can't take Tramadol, it causes me severe headaches. But the Toradal shots do help tremendously, with no side effects.
What works for one may not for the others, I think that's what has the doctors so baffled with treatment ideas for us.

Tramadol is one of the better pain killers with the least side effects. But I understand why driving a bus would be an issue. You should ask your doctor what they would recommend to take it's place and make sure it is acceptable to your job.

I get a pain shot called Toradol every 4 weeks. It helps me with my pain overall. I am able to function on Tylenol 8-hour quite well now. I have not had any issues with driving or been told not to do it. It is in the anti-inflammatory family of meds. I could never take it orally because of my mild Crohn's disease. My Doctor put me on it. I have Fioricet and Norco 5 if I really need them..but cannot drive with them.