For the past week and a half or so I've been having pain down my legs only when I lay down. They feel like growing pains, but worse. I have to turn from side to side when I sleep every 10 minutes because they hurt so much. I used to sleep in the fetal position, but now with the leg pains, I turn in any position I can fall asleep in comfortably.
I dont experience any pain or discomfort when I sit, stand, or walk.....only once I'm laying in bed. I know its not MY bed because I've slept in the guest bed and a friend's bed recently too and experience it then too.
Anyone know what this could be from or what to do to stop it??
Christys0925
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I'm so sorry. I wish I had some answers for you!!! I will say a prayer for you!!! I really hope you feel better soon!!
Summer07Bride
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Perhaps Restless Leg Syndrome?
ksl268
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It sounds like your siatic (sp?) nerve. Does the pain start in your lower back at all? and run down your leg?
TnOiOnL
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Posted by Summer07Bride
Perhaps Restless Leg Syndrome?
This is what I was thinking too.. does the pain stop when you get up and move around? If so, it might be RLS
MrsQ-in2007
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The first thing that crossed my mind was restless leg syndrome. The sciatic nerve issue could be a possibility but usually when you have that, it's not just when you lay down - you'd feel it when you sit etc.
Definitely go see a doctor! GOOD LUCK!!!
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i totally get this all the time, and I talked to the Dr. about it, and he said its probally dehydration... and since I now make sure I drink plenty of water, i haven't gotten it in months!! not sure you have the exact same thing..
znycgirl
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Go see a neurologist.
GraceAndAdam
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It might have to do with your sciatic nerve. Do you feel a pinching feeling in your lower back as well. I get that sometimes and the pain shoots down my legs. It also might be restless leg syndrome. My brother has that and says its painful and annoying. The only other thing I can think is maybe it has to due with your period? Sometimes I get an aching pain in my legs right before my period, although I have no idea why. You should definitely get it checked by a doctor. Feel better soon!
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Thanks for all the advice ladies. I dont think its my siatic nerve because its not really a sharp pain from my lower back down. Its more like cramping pain.
I'm going to look into RSL, although I have to admit, when I first heard of it I thought it was a made-up syndrome
evnme
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go see a doctor. feel better!
Mich0621
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You should definitely get it checked out. It could be Restless Legs Syndrome. But I am advising you to go to a Dr. because you want to make sure that you don't have a blood clot. I had that once and I went for a doppler scan. I was fine-it was just arthritis related for me. But you definitely want to get it looked at.
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Posted by Mich0621
You should definitely get it checked out. It could be Restless Legs Syndrome. But I am advising you to go to a Dr. because you want to make sure that you don't have a blood clot. I had that once and I went for a doppler scan. I was fine-it was just arthritis related for me. But you definitely want to get it looked at.
I agree...it could be nothing & could be more serious. Neurologist....NOT a regular internist!
znycgirl
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Not necessarily a blood clot. Would be weird for it to be both legs....
