Shall I go to the doctors?

[Primarypoo2]

So I have really bad pains in my thighs, knees and ankles a lot. I went to the docto before and she recommended a physiotherapy doctos at the local hospital, but the waiting list is 16 weeks. And it seems he pains are getting more frequent, I'm unable to do gym most of the time. But my teacher isn't taking excuses yet I can barely walk down the stairs without the pains.

I think I need to go back to the doctors to see if there's anything wrong she can see and to get a letter from her to show my teacher, then I don't have to until my legs are capable. What shall I do?

Updates

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If I move my legs they will normally crack in both knees and they would really hurt and I wouldn't be able to move them for a couple of seconds. I walk down the stairs and I hear a crack and my legs go weak and I have to sit and slide down the stairs

[EasyForYouToSay]

See a different doctor, and go for some scans. Your first doctor should have done that straight up. A rheumotologist may have some more insight, as they specialise in joint, bone, and muscle disease. Xrays first, most likely, then maybe an MRI. I'm not a doctor, but that sounds like it could possibly be an arthritic disorder, and needs to be treated.

[Primarypoo2]

Yeah maybe I'm thinking about talking to my mum about this tommorow

[EasyForYouToSay]

Good idea. You definitely need to see someone about it.

[GhostOnToast]

Well you're 13 so maybe it's growing pains. I used to get them. Sometimes they hurt like hell.
But you may as well get on that waiting list if it will give you peace of mind to know what's wrong.

[Primarypoo2]

Yeah

[asceli0n]

You might have a calcification on your joints. From what you said, it seems so important so go to doctor as soon as possible

[Primarypoo2]

Thanks. I'll talk to my mum about it tomorrow

[asceli0n]

You are welcome! ;) Take care! I hope you get well soon!:)

[Intraluminal]

Have you told your parents? Because that's the first thing you should do. Go now and talk to them.

[Primarypoo2]

Yeah they know.

[Intraluminal]

Well, what do they say?

[Primarypoo2]

They just said that I'll get over it

[Intraluminal]

Do you have a school nurse? If so, go to her. What country are you in?

[Primarypoo2]

Yeah I do but i don't feel comfortable about that to the nurse. I'm in England, UK

[Intraluminal]

In the UK you have universal health care. Go to the nurse and explain your symptoms to her. She will be able to decide what kind of help you need. Please go.

[Jesuschick]

You should definitely go to the doctor.

[ThisAndThat]

Did your doctor do a complete exam on you?

[Primarypoo2]

She just had a look at my knees and ankles for swelling.

[ThisAndThat]

What you've described falls under neuropathy. If you're having neuropathy you should get a thorough checkup to rule things out.

[Primarypoo2]

I have no idea and will get to see the doctor soon

[ThisAndThat]

Oh wait, my bad, I thought you mentioned you had numbness, never mind neuropathy. But a complete checkup wouldn't hurt anything.