How do you cope with the pain?

Use the app Insight Timer. Many good meditations on there and you can bookmark them.

I wish I had a cure for all our chronic pain sufferers. At times Magnilife tablets takes the edge off and helps me cope. They are homeopathic with no side effects.

anyone experienced benign lesions on femur?

I swear like a sailor in a storm. Not generally outloud and I use words I NEVER use in public. It helps me lower flareups and gives me a tiny feeling of control (sort of silly I know).

@kaki068 Metallica's early stuff is great, but not so much since the Black album IMO. The music that I've been listening to for the last 30 or so years blows anything they've ever done out of the water. Here's a short list of bands that I listen to to get me through the days if you're interested.
BEHEMOTH, INQUISITION, WATAIN, PATRIARKH, AKHLYS, BELPHEGOR, GRIMA, EMPEROR, IMMORTAL, and MARDUK.
Happy listening.

Queitriver here I use for pain Blue and if a cut scrach o burn Aloe Vera her is some of my pain remenodys used for many years Good Morning this is Quiet river in answer to some of your questions I first have to say I'm not a Doctor or connected to the medical field in any way . I 'm more like the person they called a witch, faith healer and a medicine manlike the Indian had. I don't prescribe anything I will tell you what I used and the results, I have have over the last 90 years as it started with my Great grandmother on down. years several people ask what I use. So here goes. First I don't know of any side effects except other than curing the problem not the symptom. And once in a while some one is allergies to different things the worst is Itch or headache. So you might try on under arm not pit the soft skin for reaction first.
This is flu season. Look in your spice rack the same spice you use for food years ago healed the sick. This is some I have used.
Rosemary- the eucalyptol in this plant studies show loosens chest congestion makes philem easer to remove.
Mint- peppermint contains menthol a natural compound that relaxes pain inducing intestinal spasms and cough. German researchers say it reduces belli discomfort by about 40 %
Oregano- this herbs thymol, carvacrol according to Greek study relaxes uterine muscles 2 tsp daily reduces or eliminates menstruation cramps
Parsley this is a natural diuretic contains Apiol and Myristicin relieves bloat inducing water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into bodily tissue
Dill – Indian Scientists found that dill Limonene works well as a prescription antibiotics at killing harmful intestinal bacteria such as E Coli.
Curry powder – the Curcumin in curry inhibits the body production of Prostaglandin E2 an inflammatory compound that over sensitizes nerves, this Blunts joint and Mussel pain. And effective as a prescription medications.
Cayenne- Congested – Cayenne Deactivates Substance P , a neurotransmitter link to inflamation results less sinus congestion and pressure.
Cilantro- has carboxylic acid that binds heavy metal such as mercury in the blood and caries them out.
Ginger – it gingerol and shogaof calms the digestive track to reduce nausea works better that notion sickness drugs.
Raw Apple cider Vinegar- NOTE IF YOU ARE ON BLOOD THINNERS TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USING.This has many uses from cleaning you counter top to healing. To stop leg cramps at night I spray it on and rub it in stops then right now.I use it for cleaning my skin face and neck, many say wash it off. I don't I let it dry than put on aloe vera over the area . Gives you a fresh feeling. I also use it 2 tbls to 4oz water it is a natural blood thiner, I have use it to remove blood clots , weight remover if drinking 2 oz before 30 min before each meal. I also use it to clean my counter top and remove ants. Brags put out a book on the many uses.

Aloe Vera liquid - best right from the plant but the Walmart works great. This plant is a natural healer and pain remover. If sun or burned it takes the pain away right now. I use it in cuts and wounds and they heel faster. Makes you look about 10 years younger. Some people doctors have prescribed to the to drink internally (without doctors orders use caution ) To help intestinal digestion.
I hope this answers some of your questions. And helps you along good day

I am 82 and have chronic back pain for 2 years. Using a cane for serious balance problems and have had to start using a rollator which does not make me happy. Had cervical neck surgery 4 months ago. Surgeon told me it may help with my severe dizziness (24/7 for 7 years) but would do nothing for back pain which is all arthritis. I take gabapentin which helps a little bit. Have tried everything (steroid shot, ablation, acupuncture, red light therapy, spinal decompression) to no avail. Finally after pleading with pain clinic, they let me try hydrocodone/acetaminophen (5-325 mg) one tablet per day which I split in two with 1/2 in morning and 1/2 at night. It definitely helps but wears off mid day . They will not let me have any more. They are super concerned about addiction.

@ichbindck at 82 years old you would think that opioid is helping why not give him the medication and if he needs it it’s because he’s in pain they do it with me I had a lamenectomy and now I experience pain in other parts of my body I m in a country where is tramadol is over the counter I take it but I don’t abuse it but back home you need a prescription and my doctor would’n give it to me because of addiction but I m AII WAYS IN PAIN

@ichbindck it’s absolutely disgusting to me that we chronic pain sufferers have to literally beg for help. Do you think if the doctor or one of their family members were suffering with horrible pain that they would just let them suffer? It makes me so angry. Please see if there is a different pain management office you can schedule with. Talk to your primary care physician about it and have them help advocate for you. I’m currently in the process of discussing an intrathecal pain pump being implanted. Maybe this is something you could look into, as well. There are some pretty good YouTube videos that are helpful. Sending you hugs and best wishes. Schedule and appointment with your doctor right now!

@srush yeah… I’m with you there. Whenever I move and get an electric shock in my spine I drop a big, fat F bomb. 😆