Pulled Hamstring

It does sound more like hamstring injury. Torn muscle fibres. It'll heal. Have you tried Voltarol gel? A warm bath might help tissues to relax a bit. Hope it eases soon.

Thanks everyone, I have taken 2 hourly paracetemol/ibruprofen today and feel much better - its still there but bearable although I do feel like I am living in a "fog" with the meds.

You have my sympathy. Go to your GP and explain your symptoms exactly as you have here.; going into spasms, pain through the night. I bought a heat pad like a mini electric blanket and it also helps with the pain. Self refer to physio and get help with proper, gentle excercises. (Some counties do self referral).

RICE

REST, ICE, COMPRESS AND ELEVATE.

Sounds like Sciatica to me can be caused by a variety of things. See your GP for diagnosis and pain relief. I do gentle stretching exercise when mine starts to niggle, it can be agonising.

Sounds more like sciatica, which is also extremely painful. I suggest Dr Google for simple cures!