"Waiting time for orthopedic appointment following Dr referral"

At the end of last December I heard from my GP that my xray had shown calcification in my shoulder joint and that an appointment would be necessary with the orthopedic and trauma department to have this sorted.   The condition is very painful and prevents me from sleeping.   I have waited 20 weeks and contacted the hospital department to be told that they are very busy covering the area in Scotland and get back in touch with my own GP.   I got in touch with my GP who tried to chase this appointment with the hospital only to get the same response.   My GP agreed this was not acceptable.   Only when I raised a complaint to the board did an appointment fall on my doormat for another month away for the end of June.   This has left me in constant pain, unable to sleep and taking more medication.   Surely this is not acceptable to wait to see a consultant when evidence that treatment has been already identified in an x ray as required.   Its very disappointing and more clinics should be offered and funding obtained from Scottish Government to provide a better referral system and waiting time.