@shawnp0wers I've heard and I think also read about your journey after that journey. 25 years!
Spinal taps - I've gotten many when I stayed at hospital ca 1986-87 - recalling the discussion if use a smaller needle without anesthesia or a bigger with anesthesia (an anesthesia needle would also give some pain). And the sensation when the spinal tap needle touched nerves inside the spinal. You brought up some memories in me...