managing the pain

I am still waiting to get in the see my rheumatologist ( June 23rd) and over the past few weeks I have a dull but always there pain in my wrists and knuckles. It is affecting my everyday life.. there have been days that I can barely tie my kids shoes...... Is there anything to help with the pain that I can get over the counter until I get in for my Dr's appointment. I have tried Tylenol Arthritis.... it is ok.. but maybe there is something better. My mom had Ra and past away almost 2 years ago... I don't know how she managed to deal with this pain everyday.....I don't know if I should cry or  just stream..... Any help would be great . Thanks