@catro Hello. To the best of my knowledge nerves rest and attempt regeneration during sleep. Similar to recharging your battery.
Rachel

@catro, there have been a few theories discussed, I like Rachel’s response the best. 😁My neurologist said it is because when we are at rest we are more aware of the pain; I am convinced it is a matter of poor circulation while in a prone position. Helen

@catro, what do you take for your pain at night? I take gabapentin which puts me to sleep within 2 hrs. but before I fall asleep I find that moving my hands to a different position helps. That is also true for the foot cramps I often get.

@catro
I have the same issue but only sometimes at night. I have it several times throughout the day and at times it's fairly constant. My doctor has said that she thinks it may be that my nervous system is overloaded with the worsening of the Tarlov cysts. It's also a symptom of arachnoiditis. I haven't been diagnosed yet but I sure check most of the boxes. There is very interesting reading if anyone wants to check it out at http://www.arachnoiditishope.com Arachnoiditis seems to go hand in hand with Tarlov cysts, injections, nerve blocks, epidurals, spinal cord injuries, trauma, etc. I wish you the best!

@catro I have the same problem. The pain level during the day seems to have no connection to my pain in the prone position. Within a few seconds after lying down my feet start hurting. Same thing in my recliner. I'm going to show my pain specialist the article @steeldove posted and see if it's something I should try.

Jim