I'm a few hours late with this comment...but I've had a kidney stone that lasted a good 12 hours about 4 years ago. I thought my appendix had ruptured. During the time this occurred, I worked in advertising, cause I too have a degree from a university ; )
Anywho, I spent everyday in my car scooting around Kentucky. When this stone occurred, I literally thought I was gonna die. I drove myself to the nearest ER which was a good 40 minutes away. I then proceeded to wait in the damn ER for about 6 more hours without being seen. Then a moment of happiness came, I took the hugest dump of my life (TMI I know) and then vomited almost simultaneously. At that moment my cold sweats stopped, and that throbbing pain was gone. So I told the ER "f*** you, I fixed myself"
Worst 12 hours of my life. Never wish it upon anyone. Good luck with it Goat.