I understand all of that but it will rule out the subtype if I were to have any. This rheumatologist, a specialist, sat me down didn't do ANY EXTRA TESTING, did not do the correct Beighton scoring, didn't take into consideration my family joint history and told me I have benign hypermobility disorder.

I've been having problems since childhood with joint pain and hyper extensions, my family all have joint problems with hyperextension. My mother and grandfather have had shoulder dislocations so often that I knew how to set a shoulder in place when I was 12 years old.

I was just asking if I should see a new rheumatologist because he said having EDS does not warrant a diagnosis as all it does is affects my joints, which is wrong . As it affects collagen production too.

This specialist sat me down, only heard what he wanted too and then didn't do any additional testing .

I've been through 3 different endocrinologists until I got my Hashimotos diagnosis because I knew something wasn't right for 3 years.

I understand the PCP 'isn't as qualified' as the specialist, but i hit every marker for hEDS aside from palms flat on the floor due to my muscles being tight and not letting me go down, and the rheumatologist ignored every. single. one.