OMG I had them when Amelia was about 9 months old, so around 5 years ago. Holy crap, anyone who says they are worse than labor is right. At least with labor the contractions go down before they peak. It was like being at the height of labor continuously. Mine blocked some tube somewhere, and wouldn't come out, so I had to have surgery. Crossing fingers you don't have that Paula...and I hope you have some good meds! I remember being SO stoned, even Tony (my cop DH, who has seen plenty of stoners) was laughing at me.
Feel better soon!