jgal i had a very similiar experience to you. was induced with prostoglandin though (which i had a reaction to and had a hypertonic contraction) and painful contractions that were not doing anything for the cervix.. they called them prosto pains.

i was told off for moaning, the midwife said i would have a sore throat the next day and that i should stop it. also my cervix was swelling and was told i needed to have an epi as it would be another 12 hours or so and it was just gonna get more painful. and was also disheartened each time i was examined and had not progressed from 2-3 cms after hours of labour. i ended up having the epi and a ventouse aided delivery with internal tearing.

needless to say i am also very apprehensive about giving birth again and soooo soooo sooo hope i dont have to be induced!