Does kidney stone pain come in waves?

Yes, it absolutely comes in waves. I made the mistake of waiting because the pain stopped for a few hours, but then it came back worse and caused a kidney infection. Please don't ignore it and get an ultrasound done immediately.

I totally get it, that pain is literally unbearable when the wave hits. One second you are fine and the next second you are rolling on the floor. Hang in there and keep a hot water bag ready for some temporary relief.

Yes, when the stone moves, the pain spikes. Just keep a thermos of warm water beside you and drink plenty of it throughout the day. It helps flush the system and keeps the intensity of the spasms a bit lower.

My doctor said it's a stone, but the pain comes so suddenly out of nowhere and then vanishes for two whole days. Does this happen with others too? I keep worrying when the next attack will come, it is so stressful.

Honestly, I thought it was just regular gas pain because it kept coming and going. By the time I went to the clinic, the stone was stuck and my kidney was swollen. Go get a proper scan done before the pain gets worse.