I finally got my diagnosis of Elhers danlos!! Its been like... 4-6 years of trying desperately to get a doctor to look at me and diagnose me. In my twenties a physical therapist told me I had Hyper mobility, something no one else had ever mentioned. And since then I've tried to find a doctor to actually diagnose and treat me, but most take a look say they dont know and send me on my way.
But a friend with the same condition suggested I switch my PCP to a clinic they recommended and today was my second appointment. He did more tests and checks before letting me know he feels comfortable officially diagnosing me with Elhers danlos. I feel so validated and it feels like I'm dreaming I've known for a while I have this disability, but being able to say it's diagnosed feels so good like people can't deny my disability anymore.
My pain is real. I am not crazy, all the gaslighting if my pain being taken lightly was wrong and my pain is real. I'm so relieved to find a place that ACTUALLY cares. My new PCP is also going to run tests on my heart because of a very irregular beat thats been ignored for years aswell. So I feel im finally in good hands, and tentatively feeling hope 🩷 Im so thankful im so happy, he even said we can discuss autism assessments next time I see him because I asked if he knew anyone who did them and HE does them? I feel so lucky I'm just hoping insurance somehow will cover it which probably is a no, but I have to at least try.
Anyways I feel so happy to be diagnosed I feel very validated thank you for anyone who reads this I'm just so happy 🫶🏼