Serpentine, also known as New Jade, derives its name from the Latin word serpentis meaning snake like referring to the resemblance these green stones have to snake skin. This stone was used by the Romans to protect them from sorcery and was believed to protect against parasites, snakebite, venom and poison.
Sharp, stabbing pain near coccyx during period. Patient : I'm a fourteen year old girl, my periods are normal, and I don't have any medical problems. My period started yesterday, and almost exactly when my period started, a sharp, almost stabbing pain began near my coccyx area. It's like in the middle of my tailbone.
Even pregnancy can cause injury or lead to the fracture of the tailbone. Tailbone pain during pregnancy is common during various trimesters. Sports like bowling, cycling, and rowing can cause tailbone injuries due to the repetitive motion used in them. At times, tailbone injuries can occur due to no particular reason. You may experience tailbone pain without injury as well. A lesser known reason for tailbone injury is a bone spur. An extra growth in the bone can put pressure on it and cause pain (2). Infections at the base of the spine or soft tissue can cause accumulation of pus, which is very painful and can lead to tailbone pain (3).