Question 1

i would like to know why my legs hurt when i can't sleep?

Accepted Answer

Painful legs: You may have restless leg syndrome which is keeping hou awake and at the same time causing pain in your legs. See your doctor and get a blood test which includes a ferritin level to make sure you are not anemic.

Question 2

why my legs hurt me when i wany sleep!

Accepted Answer

Restless legs syndro: Many people have restless legs syndrome making legs hurt especially when not moving them which is worse at night.  40% of people with this have iron deficiency with low ferritin.   Can be treated with Dopamine agonists like Requip (ropinirole) 1-3 hours before bedtime.

Question 3

when i get in the bed at night my legs hurt to where i can only get to sleep when they straight and im on my back no other positions?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal leg cramps: Could be nocturnal leg cramps or restless leg syndrome.
Hard to know without additional info, Make sure you are well hydrated and have no electrolyte disorders, Drinking coconut juice may help. Check for iron deficiency.
See doctor for more info.

Question 4

my legs hurt at night while awake, it does not wake me up from a sleep but the pain makes it very hard to get up out of a chair can this be leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: My first thought when presented with leg pain at night is not leukemia. Way way down on the list. Peripheral neuropathy (diabetes, meds, nutritional, chemical exposures or no other reason), peripheral arterial disease, pinched nerves from spinal arthritis, knee or hip arthritis, restless legs--these are much more common. If any reason to suspect cancer, see your doctor.

Question 5

why does your legs hurt really bad at night, can't sleep, really bad pain.?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Peripheral neuropathy which caused abnormal peripheral sensation could be a cause. If it is cramping, there could be a potassium deficiency. Is there any back conditions present. This can cause pain in feet/legs in bed. There are other possibilities. See a physician to further evaluate.

Question 6

i am having a hard time sleeping at night because the lower part of my legs hurt at night as soon as i lay down?

Accepted Answer

Leg pains: Evaluation by your family doc. Is first step. If no physical abnormalities with exam & blood work, try sleep hygiene techniques.

Question 7

my legs hurt all the time even when i stretch, stand, sleep, or sit. and been to the hospital can't find out what's wrong and its been going on for months?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: You may want to see a neurologist to get a emg/ncv study of your legs if you haven't had such a study already.

Question 8

i have high blood pressure and i am always  at sleep and my legs  hurt?

Accepted Answer

HTN: Need thorough exam by your pcp to determine the cause & provide tx.

Question 9

why do my legs hurt when i lay in bed? not cramping pain. i can't sleep at night. i have to move around to get in a position so it won't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Restless legs?: Some patients describe an uncomfortable aching sensation in their legs, accompanied by the need to move them around or get up and walk around in order to relieve the sensation.  We call it restless leg syndrome and it can be due to a number of reasons.  Iron deficiency is a common cause.  Ssri medications sometimes cause it or make it worse.  There is good treatment available.  See your doctor.

Question 10

i have rls and my medicines are citalopram and  carbidopa/levo. my legs hurt and i can't sleep and wake up tired and sleepy. what can help me sleep?

Accepted Answer

See PCP.: There are specific drugs to treat rls, like ropinorole  . Klonopin (clonazepam) has been used as well. See your pcp for help.

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I would like to know why my legs hurt when i can't sleep?

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Why my legs hurt me when i wany sleep!

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When i get in the bed at night my legs hurt to where i can only get to sleep when they straight and im on my back no other positions?

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My legs hurt at night while awake, it does not wake me up from a sleep but the pain makes it very hard to get up out of a chair can this be leukemia?

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Why does your legs hurt really bad at night, can't sleep, really bad pain.?

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I am having a hard time sleeping at night because the lower part of my legs hurt at night as soon as i lay down?

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My legs hurt all the time even when i stretch, stand, sleep, or sit. and been to the hospital can't find out what's wrong and its been going on for months?

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I have high blood pressure and i am always at sleep and my legs hurt?

A member asked:

Why do my legs hurt when i lay in bed? not cramping pain. i can't sleep at night. i have to move around to get in a position so it won't hurt.

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I have rls and my medicines are citalopram and carbidopa/levo. my legs hurt and i can't sleep and wake up tired and sleepy. what can help me sleep?

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