I had a total hysterectomy about 18 months ago. I did not have any problem sleeping before the surgery, but a few weeks after the surgery, I would be awakened by a strange sensation in my inner thighs, it felt as if you tied a knot in a rubber band and was pulling it at both ends. My doctor said that it might be restless leg syndrome, but I don't think so because it only happens at night when I am sleeping, sometimes I can be asleep for half an hour, or 3hrs it just depends on no specific amount of time. I should also say that sometimes if i am laying on my stomach, the sensation feels like it is traveling up my leg to the middle of my stomach. I don't know how to really explain it. If anyone of you out there has an answer..please let me know. Thank you.