What does a kidney stone feel like women?

My mom had this last year and she said the pain was worse than childbirth. It is a sharp, stabbing pain starting from the lower back and moving down towards the groin area, and it makes you feel like vomiting. Get an ultrasound done ASAP to see how big it is.

I completely understand how terrifying this sudden pain can be, and it is totally normal to feel anxious. For women, it can feel like a sudden, severe spasm in the side of your back that even makes it hard to breathe or sit. Take a deep breath and go to a hospital; they can give you quick pain relief.

Don't panic, we can get this sorted out easily. A kidney stone pain typically comes in intense waves on one side of your lower back, and you might also notice some pink or reddish tint in your urine. Let's get you checked by a urologist so you don't have to suffer through this pain.

With my PCOS, I usually get bad pelvic pain, but kidney stone pain was completely different—it was a sharp, piercing pain high up on my back and side, not lower down. Since symptoms can sometimes overlap with ovarian cysts or UTIs, it's really best to get a doctor's checkup and scan to be absolutely sure.

Please don't start drinking gallons of beer or random home remedies you read online to dissolve the stone. The pain can be excruciatingly sharp in your flank and lower abdomen, and only a doctor can tell if it needs medication or a minor procedure. Go get an ultrasound first.

Oh god, when I felt that sharp side pain I thought it was something way worse and got so scared! It turned out to be a 4mm stone, which felt like a constant, sharp burning ache that made me super restless. Definitely go see a doctor to get an official diagnosis so you don't keep stressing like I did.