Anyone else get bad pain in their shins while they are sleeping? It is different from cramps. With cramps I can put pressure on it, stand up, and it helps the pain go away. I do get those kind more frequently, a couple of times a week.

These other leg pains are a burning pain in my shins that wake me up. It hurts worse to put pressure on it. If I move the wrong way they tighten up and hurt extremely bad. They make me want to scream they hurt so bad as I tense up it gets worse. This usually lasts for 15 to 30 minutes.

Would taking a Mestinon tablet help? I thought about putting ice on them, but it hurts to walk on it and the ice is downstairs.

Any other ideas for immediate pain relief? Right now I only get these about once a month.