What specialist?

[Lorelaide]

Hi.  I’m hoping someone can give me some advice.  I have been experiencing several uncomfortable symptoms for about 12 years now and I’m wondering what specialist I should see.  Here is a list of my symptoms (may or may not be related to one another):

Asymmetrical joint pain (shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists, hips…all sporadic)
Irritability
Increased anxiety/anxiety attacks
Increased sweating/blushing

I have had two pregnancies over the past three years and have been breastfeeding for over two years.  The joint pain got worse after my second pregnancy.  The anxiety got worse after my pregnancies and the blushing/sweating started during my first pregnancy.  

I was diagnosed by an Immunologist with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome three years ago.  I started Pilates, which seemed to help my joints.  I am having trouble believing this diagnosis, however.  I tested negative for RA three years ago.  My weight has been up and down, due to pregnancies.  I am at a healthy weight now, but I feel like it takes quite a bit of effort to stay here.

I don’t know what type of specialist I should see.  

Thank you very much for any insight!

[Lorelaide]

Thank you!  I will look into that.  :)

[TrudieC]

A rheumatologist is what you need.  They can determine if there is a type of auto immune disease happening and can also check for fibromyalgia.  Good luck and I hope your journey to find an answer isn't too long.