A Question of Research

Although Ellie’s research is complete for the moment; (a synopsis of which is given in the current newsletter) this does not mean all research has ceased. Ellie identified through her background reviews that very little work had been carried out into the effects of living with the illness and the impact it has only daily lives.  Amongst other things Ellie highlighted in her research, the impact RLS has upon spouses and family members, and that this has never been investigated, unlike other chronic health conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, and CHD etc. Ellie is currently seeking PhD funding to continue this work further, and follow a similar methodology to her initial research project and interview the spouses of RLS sufferers. Whether it is Ellie, or another individual, research into this debilitating condition is long overdue and one of the objectives of your support group is to promote useful research into Restless Leg Syndrome. To provide objective information on RLS, the best people to take part in research projects are those who suffer personally, you the members, or those who have a close family member who suffers and can therefore relate to the effect it has taken upon their loved one.