Have recently been experiencing symptoms of early carpal tunnel.

Went to the E.R. and they told me to take anti- inflammatories and use night splints, also referred me to an orthopedist. Scheduled an appointment but they set it for three weeks for an EMG. Have been using night splints for two nights and taking Naxoproxen. But the symptoms went from mild to feeling it all the time now. What should I do I’ve called other Orthopedic offices but they can’t do anything without the doctor referring me to them. What should I do I don’t want to suffer muscle atrophy from waiting too long?