Hello there, i had mine removed four weeks ago and was dreading it as when i had it fitted i was in terrible pain also, but to be honest, in my case it was a quick tug and it was over..... i feel so much better for having it taken out.
Dont worry, removing is nothing like placing. You barely feel when it comes out!! I was nervous too but it was easy and took less than one minute once the speculum was in.