Does Tramadol Actually Help Anyone?

Was prescribed it for severe period cramps and it has not been helping. Everyone I ask says Tramadol doesn't help them and/or it's extremely weak. So why are the prescribing this to people if so many say it's not effective? I assume it works for SOMEONE out there and that's why they prescribe it but even research is now suggesting that it is not effective at treating certain types of pain. Percocet works for me but it makes me high as a kite and I can't take it and go to work... this is so frustrating. There's got to be some relief out there. [I can not take NSAIDs]