Similar, yes. I have MP with my Left thigh. I'm on CPAP therapy and normally sleep on my back with legs out straight. But with MP I either can't get to sleep or I wake up a couple hours later with pain. Lying on my left side knocks down the pain significantly. I can also knock down the pain while lying on my back by raising my left leg on top of several pillows or rest the left knee against the wall. I guess it relaxes the tension in the nerve. I'm on my feet at work 7 hours per day, and am have constant symptoms. Best of luck, CUBuff.