very achy legs while sleeping

Hi all,
I used to get sore buttocks/legs when I lay around too much (I have some sleep and fatigue issues), but haven't gotten it in a while.

The past four nights, I keep awakening from sore, achy legs while sleeping...When I lie down I just feel it and I don't really feel it when standing. I feel it when sitting, too. Advil didn't help much, but helped a little...

I guess I have had some back tightness, too, but...Can i have achy legs with not much noticeable back pain (at all)?

Also, I *think* I've had some weird tiredness/heaviness/ weakness (?) when standing up from a squat, for instance. Something I've never had...

I'm a 50-year-old female, history of lower back problems...

Thanks for advice! Wondering if it's back-related or something more serious (or maybe that IS serious)...

Your leg weakness/pain sounds like RLS to me. I developed this about five years ago and it bothers me only at night when I am ready for bed. The biggest symptom being unable to sit or lie still. It is miserable to deal with. Lucky for me they have meds for this.

God bless

I get sciatic nerve pain when I lay on my right side. It goes all the way from the hip to my feet. Not always but a lot of the time.

How is your mattress? Is it comfortable? A lot of times we get pain from the mattress. I did for years as it was too firm.

I hope you figure out what is causing this.

Hugs, Karen...