 [ Symptoms ] my daughter has these bumps on her arm and i can not seem to figure out what it is [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear about your troubles i am glad you made an appointment with your surgeon because that was the best action you could take if you are not allergic to any medications you could try some over the counter pain relievers for this but if you are in a lot of pain i imagine you have already tried that you can try combining acetaminophen tylenol with a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid like ibuprofen to see if that gives you better relief just do not exceed the maximum daily dosing of either medication you also might try applying heat or cold or alternating the application of heat and cold remember never to place a heating pad or ice pack directly on the skin the usual regimen for either one is 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off if none of that works you might call your neurosurgeon is office and ask to speak to his or her nurse or physician assistant pa they may be able to help you with some pain medication to manage your pain until you can be seen good luck to you