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.
Coccydynia, commonly called tailbone pain or coccyx pain, is a fairly rare and relatively poorly understood condition that can cause persistent pain at the very bottom of the spine. This part of the spine is the coccyx, or tailbone.Coccydynia is felt as a localized pain and will generally feel worse when sitting or with any activity that puts pressure on the bottom area of the spine. Watch: Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Video. The condition is much more common in women than men.his part of the spine is the coccyx, or tailbone. Coccydynia is felt as a localized pain and will generally feel worse when sitting or with any activity that puts pressure on the bottom area of the spine. Watch: Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Video.