at night my left leg aches all night .it wakes me out of sleep?
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Please see your doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.\n\nThough you have diabetes I think the pain of the leg cannot be ignored by taking a pill or putting some balm.\n\nSee the doctor soon. You can see yahoo answers later. Hurry up.
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I had the same problem for years and years, it's horrible and I was unable to point my toes or curl them , but I would awaken every one or two hours with cramps in my left calf. Prozac 20 milligrams has helped me to be able to do what I couldn't and I used Ambien (expensive though) to sleep. The Prozac might give you headaches when you're awake as well as nausea but for me it was worth it in order to stop the spasm/ cramps in my legs and be able to sleep a whole night through.
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Honey the pain is wearing you out(checkup)time...\nthe doc can reccomend the best teatment for you,you may have put your back out,most pain is a warning too your body that something is injured etc,or maybe it is just a strain but get a check...the tiredness is mostly and most probably related to your back pain..\ngoodluck from Chrystal..\n\nPPS do not take a lot of painkillers to mask this unless prescribed too you for that..\nlet your GP/Doctor know better to b'safe than sorry..\n;) Peace out.........
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haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
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not necessarily...it could just be fluid retention. Your legs could be building up fluid throughout the day and at night with you lying flat it disperses. Is your leg hot and red looking and tight...this could be a sign of something more sinister...DVT.....either way if you are concerned go to your GP and get it checked to put your mind at rest if nothing else.
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Talk to your doctor about RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome). I have it, and it's a disorder that makes me move my legs all night long... it's like a weird twitching feeling and I feel like I HAVE to keep moving my legs. I do it in my sleep so sometimes I don't even notice it, and sometimes I have to keep my legs moving to get to sleep. Anyway, often times I feel like I ran a marathon the next morning. Try asking your doc for a prescription. Hope I helped.
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Try drinking milk before going to bed sometimes that helps me.  Also, it might be Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) you should mention it to your doctor.  There might be something s/he can do to help.
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I don't know your history from that short blurb, but it can be a number of things, including possible vascular problems. If you are having pain at rest, it could be rather serious. Do you hang your leg off the bed at night to relieve the pain? Don't wait, make an appointment.
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes tingling, pulling, creeping or painful sensations in the legs at night. This sensation is brought on by lying down in bed or sitting for prolonged periods, such as while driving or at a theatre. RLS typically occurs in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep. Often, people with RLS want to walk around and shake their legs to help relieve the uncomfortable sensation.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of RLS? \nRLS symptoms include uncomfortable leg sensations like cramping or tingling generally in the calf region of the leg. When RLS is advanced, a person may feel these symptoms in the hands and arms. Unusual sensations typically surface at nighttime and at rest. Often, sensations can be reduced or eliminated by stretching, walking, or exercising the affected muscles. As a result of these symptoms, people with RLS often have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.\n\nWhat Causes RLS? \nThe exact cause of RLS is unknown; however, stress appears to make the condition worse. Pregnancy can also bring on the syndrome, as can anemia (particularly due to low iron levels), kidney problems, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Caffeine and some prescription medications contribute to the development of RLS in some cases. In addition, RLS has been found to be a genetic syndrome, as parents with RLS can pass it down to their children.\n\nThere is evidence that RLS, like Parkinson's disease, has been found to be accompanied by a selective destruction of dopamine neurons (nerve cells) in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. The destruction of these neurons affects motor control in the body and can contribute to leg discomfort at night in cases of RLS. Other studies showed that there may be a deficiency in specific receptors in the brain that regulate iron in those that suffer from RLS. Research is actively being conducted to further investigate these relationships.\n\nHow Is RLS Diagnosed? \nYour doctor may ask you questions about your family health history (for example, if you have any family members with RLS) and will take note of symptoms like sleepiness or insomniainsomnia. Additionally, your doctor will conduct a full physical and neurological exam to check for nerve damage or blood vessel problems and may order a series or blood tests to rule out medical disorders associated with RLS. However, there are no tests designed specifically for diagnosing RLS.\n\nWho Gets RLS? \nPeople of any age, including children, can get RLS. It may affect women slightly more than men and typically strikes older adults with an increased severity. Young people who have RLS or who show the symptoms of RLS are usually dismissed as having growing pains or are considered to be overexerting themselves during physical activity. About 5% to 10% of the U.S. population suffers from RLS.\n\nHow Is RLS Treated? \nRLS is treated in different ways, depending on the intensity of the symptoms. Using an ice pack or heating pad, taking a warm bath, exercising, or lowering caffeine intake will sometimes alleviate the problem. For more severe symptoms, medications are often prescribed. These medications may include dopamine drugs, which often are prescribed to help Parkinson's disease patients. Dopamine drugs stimulate dopamine activity and have been found very helpful in easing RLS pain. Other medications that may be helpful to control the symptoms of RLS are sleeping pills, pain medication or medicines commonly used to treat epilepsy (recurrent seizures).\n\nTips to Control RLS Symptoms \nAvoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. \nMassage the calf and legs regularly. \nStretch your legs at the beginning and end of each day. \nExercise. Some people with RLS find that running in place for a short period of time alleviates the symptoms of RLS. \nMaintain a regular sleep schedule since fatigue may worsen symptoms. \nIf your symptoms are so severe that exercising or stretching the legs becomes painful, it is b
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Here is what my doctor told me about leg cramps. I also apply Aspercreme to my legs at night when I am being bothered and it helps. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/night-leg-cramps/AN00499
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You probably have what is known as restless leg syndrome. I'm sure when you move then constantly they feel better? It usually means a lack of potassium and magnesium. Try taking these in a vitamin form. Or else next best thing to do is eat bananas. Also drink lots of water.
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It sound like you have something misaligned on your spine.\nYour lower veribra have nerves leading to your leg. Go to the doctor because nerves can be damaged with time.
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Elevate your legs once you at home, take an ice bag place on the sore parts of your legs leave there for 15 minutes but not any longer. Try not to do any pushing of furniture or any hard work around your house. Then right before bed time take a soothing bath  if at all possible. In the morning try to stay away from anything with caffeine and you should do this on a regular basis and also try to exercise just a little each day..\n\nGood Luck..
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It is caused by abnormal buildup of liquid in your feet and legs. The name of the condition is peripheral edema. It can occur in old age. It might be a sign of a heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, blood clot or leg infection. \n\nI had a leg infection through cellulitis on Christmas Eve. I went to the emergency section of the nearest hospital and spent the next two and a half weeks there and five weeks off work. My strong recommendation is that you see a doctor as soon as possible.
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It sounds like you have poor circulation and that can be a very serious problem due to clogged arteries.  You definitely need to get it check out as soon as possible.  They can do a Doppler examination on the arteries in you leg (kinda like an ultrasound).  Please, go see your doctor.  You don't want to lose a leg.
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Sounds like a neuropathy (nerve impingement).  I have the same thing and it is a diabetic neuropathy.  I know, it does drive you crazy.  I sometime put pressure on it with my other foot or massage it and it helps a little.
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It depends on what kind of meds you're taking. The pain in your legs is called "Restless Leg Syndrome." It's a common side effect of certain pain medications. Your doctor will have to determine if a change in medication is right for you.