UK broadcast Channel 5, Restless Legs

[Spurdog1]

I watched this hour-long programme last night, and this unsettled me in many ways. My heart went out to you sufferers, (though I think the programme showed extreme cases). One chap had to inflict another pain, to distract from the pain of RLS.

One wife we saw was restless with a sympathetic husband. Well if he's sympathetic I'm a Scotsman. "Don't cross that line" he said. Poor woman, she's clearly in great pain. If he doesn't like it, sit on another chair.

I count my blessings today that I'm not suffering that bad, but i hope I don't get that bad. Fortunately, I have PLM, as regular listeners know. There's a question, is it progressive, or can the conditions "fade"?

To everyone on the PLM RLS forum, my heart is with you.

"S"

[Joolsg]

The channel 5 programme is a repeat and the subject of an official complaint from RLS UK because it didn't mention treatments that can help etc.There are approximately 1 million people with RLS in the UK and there are many on here who suffer extreme, severe RLS like those on the programme- many are suffering Augmentation which is why the symptoms are 24/7.

[Meritus in reply to Joolsg]

Let's hope RLS UK are more proactive this time. The first of these sensationalist programmes was some years ago. Maybe they should approach another network to do a helpful documentary?

I have had significant relief through using Restiffic foot wraps, invented by a doctor with RLS and taking A.Vogel horse chestnut drops and shared this on this site. I also find Magnesium Citrate and Vit B6 (P5P) help. I have never taken any of the pharmaceutical drugs which according to folks on this forum are mostly ineffective and have undesirable side-effects. More stories of natural remedies please!

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Meritus]

As Joolsg said "The channel 5 programme is a repeat and the subject of an official complaint from RLS UK because it didn't mention treatments that can help etc."

RLS UK had nothing to do with the second programme that was aired on channel 5.

[Joolsg in reply to Meritus]

See the pinned post about the RLSUK campaign to get RLS taught in the UK. Sadly, not many people seem interested.

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Joolsg]

Unfortunately this is not the only RLS campaign that has fallen on deaf ears, Jools and you have worked so hard on it. 😪

[Joolsg in reply to Kaarina]

Ah well, it's the old saying..."You can take a horse to water...."I'll keep on volunteering at St. George's- the medical students are always fascinated about RLS and how it's more serious than my MS but they've never heard of it.

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Joolsg]

You are a star. ⭐⭐

[involuntarydancer in reply to Kaarina]

I second that

[DerAusgewanderte]

Can somebody post the exact title here?Is it Restless legs?

I have friends in the UK and I am wondering if they could record it for me. I'd like to show this to friends and family here so they understand what RLS means. My colleagues have no idea and think it's something "cute". I have reacted the same way 5 years ago before I started to take RLS prescriptions and ended up with augmentation.

Thank you

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to DerAusgewanderte]

I believe the title was "Restless Legs Syndrome: Desperate for Help" .

[DerAusgewanderte in reply to Kaarina]

Thank you Kaarina!

[Spurdog1]

channel5.com/show/restless-...

[Spurdog1]

Hi all, this seems to be going off track. I merely expressed my sympathy to those who suffer from this problem every day or night. I have no physical endorsement of this programme, just my empathy to what is such a difficult sufferage. My heart is with you. (Could I have not made it clearer).

[serengazer in reply to Spurdog1]

Thanks Spurdog1. I am interested in watching but live in Canada. Having difficulty finding a way to stream it but thanks for bringing my attention to it. I need something to educate my family more than for myself and this seems perfect. Thanks again!