dead leg in the night ... should I worry?

[imaginaryfriend]

Last night and the night before I woke up at around 3am with my thigh muscle completely numb. When I stood up I got minor pins and needles and then it passed. But in the daytime the muscles are feeling quite sore.

Anyone had this or any ideas what it might be or if I should worry?

No, Dior, of course not, not offended at all it was a perfectly valid question. I'm considering seeing the GP but already dreading the look of 'you neurotic fool' she will probably give me!

... sorry to drone on ... but I've also noticed my left knee is becoming very stiff and kind of weak when I walk for more than about 10 minutes...