Well my legs wake me for sure. Not exactly what you are describing but the pain gets high like someone hit my leg it wakes me and I can't get back to sleep cause it throbs. Are you laying odd? I know when I keep my limb still the pain increases so if I am up even small moving helps. For me a good texture is micro fleece and they even make sheets with that. Also meds to aid in sleep you may want to look into if you have not. I wish I had more answers for you. I would talk to your doctor about this too.