Thanks so much for posting this. It was hard for me to read and I know it was probably hard for you to relive it in words. I have had a number of bad experiences with doctors and nurses.
I am considering elective ESWL for a large stone in my liver. It is not an area as sensitive as the kidney, but it is important for me to know of potential complications.
Truly the natural way is almost always better, and I wouldn't even be considering this if I didn't have a large stone that won't come out.