Passing a kidney stone is more painful than giving birth.

Doctors and Nurses report that their WOMEN patients that have experienced both state that Kidney Stone pain is worse: The Stone Center (This website has been developed to give you basic knowledge of the urinary tract, kidney stones development, treatment, and prevention – advisor board members, Cully Carson III, M. D. , Edward Anderson, M. D. , Fred Govier. M. D. ) These doctors contend that their patients OFTEN describe kidney stone pain worse than labor. In their Stone Presentation state: . http://www.urostonecenter.com... "Kidney stones that obstruct are the ones that cause pain, which is the most common presenting symptom. This pain may be in the flank with radiation into the lower abdomen and inguinal areas as well as to the testicle in males and the labia in females. Stone pain or renal colic can vary from a mild ache to the worst pain imaginable. Women often describe it as worse than labor pain, and patients often say there is no position which gives relief of pain. " ------------------------------ This doctor who specialize in female pelvic health disorders states his female patients ALWAYS DECLARE that the pain of a kidney stone is worse than labor. Dr. Matthew Karlovsky MD (Specializes in female pelvic health disorders. ) states; "On its own, a kidney stone attack is one of the most painful events described by patients. My female patients always declare that the pain from a kidney stone is worse than childbirth. " - This is an excerpt from his article published in online journal "The Female Patient" . http://www.empowher.com... ------------------------------- This nurse (who specializes with labor) stated the pain rivaled what she experienced in labor. Jeanne Faulkner, R. N (Nurse who specializes in Labor and manages her own online website about pregnancy) states; "I've heard people say the only thing as painful as labor is a kidney stone. It was usually men I heard say that through and before yesterday, I figured they didn't know what they were talking about. Labor pain being exclusively a woman's domain, I thought these guys just needed something to show they could be tough too. Yeah, right, dude. Whatever. Gentlemen, I apologize. I spent the day yesterday with one of my college-age daughters while she experienced pain so bad, it rivaled what I've experienced in labor along with unbearable nausea and countless bouts of vomiting. Poor baby had a kidney stone. When she eventually passed the darn thing (and we saw it when the nurse filtered her urine), the nurse and I shouted, "it's out, it's out! " as if she'd just delivered a big baby instead of a tiny stone. Of course, we teased it had to be a boy since it gave her so much trouble. Again, guys, my apologies. " . http://www.fitpregnancy.com... ========================================= A Poll conducted on BabyCenter community (BabyCenter is the voice of the 21st Century Mom ï¿½ and modern motherhood. As the Web's #1 global interactive parenting network, it has nurtured more than 100 million parents since its launch in 1997. In the U. S. , BabyCenter reaches over 78 percent of new and expectant moms online; 7 out of 10 babies born in 2009 were BabyCenter babies. ) (. http://www.babycenter.com...) BabyCenter Community Poll: Labor vs. Kidney Stone Pain 57.8% kidney stone pain was worse 18.4% labor pain was worse 15.7% it's complicated (depends) 7.8% neither/other This poll shows by a rather wide margin (greater than 3:1) that women believe kidney stone pain is worse than labor. ====================================== Quotes from women who have experienced both (these women are registered members of BabyCenter Community -you are able to review their profiles as a member - they have experienced both labor and kidney stones): KLovi ; "I had a kidney stone when Mitch was only a few weeks old. .. I was in labor for over 20 hours, but never got to transition, cause I had a c-section. The kidney stone hurt so much worse for me, because it was a constant pain. " Chris914: "I had 3 days of labor followed by an emergency C Section, and I still pick kidney stones as being worse" Shopgirl888: "I had a kidney stone about 2 years ago and OMG it hurt sooo bad! I definitley think that it was worse than labor. " Mrs. Smith. plus. five "Kidney stones. I have had 3 c/s and would rather have another c/s vs having kidney stones again. That was the worst pain of my life. " Amandapham: "Ive done both and I guess my thinking is with labor you get small breaks in between kidney stones are constant. " Wtrbabie6: "I've had kidney stones twice and drug free labor once and I would pick the kidney stones. " Emkirkle: "I've delieverd 2 kids and had kidney stones 3 times. .. with neither baby did my epidural work correctly and I still say that kidney stones is like 3 times worse, easily! " Bobbiesox_83: "i got kidney stones when i was pregnant with kobey and it was horrible! ! i got them in early june, and still have them. i was in so much pain the last few months of my pregnancy that i was in and out of the hospital constantly and on heavy pain killers. i honestly think that the pain from the stones is worse than labor pain. " MomtoBCBA: "I've had both multiple times and I would have to say it depends on the size of the stone. I've had some kidney stones that could be passed at home that hurt like hell but were manageable (two while pregnant with DS#3). Those rival labor to me. BUT. .. I've had two that blocked the tube from the kidney to the bladder (one when I was 6 mths. pregnant with DS#2 - hospitalized). The last of these was when LO was 2 months old. Nothing I've ever experienced could compare to this 7mm stone. I was ready to die. It was consistant, writhing pain. I ended up having surgery. Four labors were nothing compared to this. YUCK! I wouldn't wish it on anyone. " Mymarchgrlz: "I had kidney stones twice. Both times while 32 week pregnant. Once was middle daughter and the other was with Griffin. What amazing luck to have it twice in two seperaten pregnancies at the same amount of weeks! The first time the pain was extremely unbearable and constant. The second time was about equal with labor. I think it may depend on the size of the stones and how easily they pass. " While there are more, it is clear that vast majority of these women that have experienced both have stated that the kidney stone is worse than labor. . http://community.babycenter.com... ======================== Pro needed to show that "…the pain is as great if not more severe for passing a kidney stone vs. giving birth. " Not that kidney pain was worse in all circumstances, but only "as great". Pro has met his burden and has shown that those in the medical field as well as women who have experienced both, state that kidney stones are as bad if not worse than labor.