Are you having a hard time finding a doctor to do the test? I know doctors with EDS experience are few and far between. I would encourage you to get tested if it's suspected. EDS goes way beyond your joints and you need to have your heart monitored (as well as pregnancies) because of the collagen issues.
textbookcase, if EDS is suspected, it might be a good idea to look into it. It was suggested to me a year ago, and confirmed last week. It's changing how we deal with several medical issues. It definitely isn't just joints.