Aching legs waking me up. What's going on?

[FlyMeToDunoon]

I had a tummy upset last weekend combined with my period starting [nice combination].
Afterwards my whole body ached not surprisingly but the ache in my lower back and down the front of my legs lingered and was very annoying at night.
Now the aches have just about stopped but the ache in my legs has been waking me up in the night. It is there in the morning and wears off after a couple of hours.
What the heck is it? Maybe a virus?
Has anyone had similar? Could it be something to do with the menopause?

Sounds like restless legs but may be due to hormones as I cant sleep the night before a period.

May be worth googling RLS.

possible vitamin b deficiency. have you tried some vit supplements or extra marmite sandwiches?

I haven't been on the vitamins since the tummy upset so should start them up again really.
Will try googling rls too. Didn't wake up last night but my thighs ache this morning.