Hi @timtoby, I'm sorry to hear that your pain is not being recognized by others. Of course, fellow patients here cannot diagnose you, but we can offer tips or areas that you can research to learn more.

You've gotten some great leads from members @ilikegreen @irr4et and @windyshores. You might want to read more about these conditions to help you talk with your parents and your doctor:
- What is the difference between joint hypermobility and joint hypermobility syndrome? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21763-joint-hypermobility-syndrome
- Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-hsd/
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
- Yoga for Hypermobility https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/newsfeed-post/yoga-for-hypermobility/
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/

Are you able to make an appointment with your doctor to investigate a cause and possibly confirm a diagnosis?