Do kidney stones hurt more than birth?

Hey, don't scare yourself thinking about this too much. Both are painful in their own ways, but remember that stone pain can be managed quickly with the right injection at the hospital. Just focus on drinking plenty of water now and let the doctors handle the rest if it gets bad.

I have experienced both, and yes, the stone pain was incredibly intense because it came out of nowhere. During labor, your mind is spiritually prepared for the baby, which helps you cope. For stones, keeping your breathing slow and deep really helps manage that sudden panic when the spasm hits.

I completely panicked when my first stone hit because I thought my appendix burst or something. But once the doc gave me a painkiller and explained it was just a small 4mm stone, I calmed down. It hurts like crazy for a bit, but it passes and you will be completely fine, trust me.

Look, boss, pain is pain and both hurt like hell. No point comparing them on the internet. If you are having severe back or side pain right now, just rush to the clinic instead of reading comparisons online.