Trying to get a diagnosis (again)
So after years of being in pain, I’m finally going to try one last time to go to the GP and get some sort of diagnosis. I’ve tried in the past and the most info I’ve gotten is “it’s hypermobility syndrome (which isn’t a thing anymore according to Google)”, “it’s just growing pains you’ll grow out of it”, and “unfortunately some people are just prone to joint pain, you’ll just have to learn to cope with it” (I was 13 when I was told this and in 10/10 pain regularly??).
But recently I’ve been having subluxations and the pain has been getting worse. I’d say I’m in some level of pain most days. I’ve never been too fussed about having a diagnosis, but 1) it’s getting worse, and 2) I’m about to enter my final year of uni and my tolerance for everything else when I’m in pain is very low. I can’t afford to take days off. If it starts affecting my grades I honestly don’t know what I’d do. I’m sick of having to cancel plans because I’m in pain.
I guess I’m looking for some advice. Is there anything I should bring up in that first appointment to actually get them to do something? Should I be asking to be referred to a specialist? (I’m in the UK btw so NHS level of care lol)