1) what year was everyone given a dx (age of patient): November 2006, age 16

2) what was the original injury or instance that started the cycle: original injury in October 2005, slamming my thumb in van door

3) how long after you went to the doctor to ask about the symptoms did you actual get a dx, and by whom (pcp, pain doc, ortho, other): two months, dx by an orthopedic surgeon

My story is strange as in I didn't go see someone sooner... it was really really mild at first, then I got a chiropractic adjustment and it sent the pain through the roof, and I have had it really really bad since!

HTH! Welcome, btw, Lauren!