lower left back/hip spasm when I lay down

I am 53. Run, walk, yoga. Ten lbs overweight. Fair diet.  I feel good all day.  Go to bed.  After an hour wham-- my left ankle becomes wrestless then uncomfortable.  Then my back spasm, only on my lower left side. Sitting, standing,walking offer no relief.  I move from one postion to another.  Do yoga streches, drink soothing tea.  After two hours of squirming, I can finally sleep but only after propping my body in a position that seems to change from night to night.  Sometimes a pillow between my knees helps, sometimesbeing propped up helps, sometimes a heating pad.  The only consitiancy is the spasm and the progression to the spasm.

I will come whether I'm awake and reading in bed or fast asleep.

Any thoughts?

[Kalvin]

Have you looked at Restless Leg Syndrome, it has very similar symptoms? There's a medication for it now too.


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