Haha...I knew the men vs women pain issue would bring you out of the woodwork. Yes I will google long lists of links on the subject thereby prooving my point but of course will exclude any links with an opinion to the contrary.
Sooo.................I do know of a few male ASers who've stated their SIs were fused much to their surprise without any pain!? So I wonder if that's possible and have even considered shooting some superglue in there to accelerate the fusion. In the meantime, think I'll go sit in the snow--a handy ice pack. Decades ago I used to stand barefoot in the snow when feet were the worst...it can be lovely out there under a full moon!
P.S.--You never answered the question as to whether your SIs actually hurt? Perhaps afraid that 2 females have reported continuing pain?