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Does anyone know what causes nerve pain in legs and back at night?
When I try to go to sleep I am experiencing shots of nerve pain mostly in lower or upper back and in my legs. Does anyone know what could be causing that and what to do about it? I am 71 years old.
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The reason at age 80 I do not have this problem often seems to be because I feel it only happens when my body is not well-worked in with exertion such as striding, walking steps wherever possible and stretching/flexibility. Here's a Time's workout that I find that give immediate 'perk-up.'
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/well/move/strength-exercises-aging.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/well/move/bodyweight-strength-workout.html
And do get up often -- How often I have to remind myself!!
Of course a healthy diet (I'm sure CDC has something on it, as well as state health depts, but I find Harvard Public Health is handy with pictures)
@elizabeth17 sounds like you’ve got nerve issues in the L4-S2 area and relieving the downward pressure from all day being erect may be the culprit. Have you tried placing a pillow under your legs when in bed on your back? Also, if laying on your side place a pillow between your knees to relieve the lateral pressure on your lower spine. Visiting a physical therapist would also be a big help for a home exercise plan. I’m 71 y.o too but don’t consider myself old and these have been the best years of life so far. Even with my OA and PN we are having a blast.