Which is worse, the pain from Kidney Stones or Childbirth?

I have heard it said that passing kidney stones is like giving birth. Having been through Childbirth and passing kidney stones, I feel ready to share the EXTENSIVE research, that I am still conducting, here are my current findings. 

Kidney Stones: They hurt, and they can hurt really badly. I have had extreme back pain on and off for weeks. I’ve suffered other pains throughout this, and I still can’t figure out why I have them. Honestly, I would compare kidney stone labor to the labor that comes with childbirth, although my kidney stone labor is lasting longer. 

Men, I thought you all were exaggerating. Yes, even my wonderful sweetheart. I couldn’t imagine their hurting this much for tiny little stones. As a woman, I now know that men are not wimps. (I say men because I am the only woman that has had stones, that I know of. Although I think my mom had some, I am not sure.)

Childbirth: My personal experience is that babies are much bigger than stones. Mine were between 8 lbs. 2 oz - 9 lbs. 14 oz each. Having a baby IS more painful.  

Yes, labor and stones are fairly even, but no man can ever experience the dreaded ring of fire. They don’t suffer the stretching or ripping that women experience during childbirth. I would guess that a stone would need to be the size of a lemon or apple for them to feel a similar pain. Still, those comparisons are smooth with no bones or hard angles. Men will not feel like their bodies are splitting in two, as women do while experiencing the ring of fire.  

Never having experienced a C-section, I still believe a C-section delivery would be more painful than passing kidney stones too. 

If you know someone, male or female, with kidney stones believe that they are really hurting. For all we know, it is one of the worst pains a man can feel. When my sweetheart had kidney stones he wouldn’t take any pain medication, and now I know that he IS Superman. I’m a wimp and am taking my pain medication.  

Today, I had a Shock Wave Lithotripsy done and the doctor said it broke up the huge stone that was causing a blockage and the most likely culprit of most of my pain. I can see the light at the end of this long dark tunnel.

Let me finish by saying, I am thankful for modern procedures and the doctors who study and learn to perform these helpful procedures.