Why Sona’s Mom Buried A Baby Doll In Her Backyard | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

Sona explains some of her mom’s favorite at-home remedies, and Conan hopes she can help with his “phantom itch.”
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[@BrettWhitmarsh]

I love how much of a role Conan’s dermatologist has played on the show over the years

[@parkerwayneenforcersofjust4006]

Conan is probably their only client too lol. Not because he pays them a lot, but because of how often he requires their services

[@jlouis4407]

Well he’s a ginger

[@NormAppleton]

I'm similar to Conan, Scottish/Irish lineage and the itch between the shoulder blades is eternal.

[@paulvander120]

“Needle legs” and “go rub your back on the wall.” Sona coming up with some real Gourley-esque insults.

[@RehanFarooq]

I had similar condtion as Matt Gourley, and my aunt who was an expert doctor, asked me to change my shoes. I started using comfortable shoes and the condition was fixed. The problem was with my nerves in the foot were getting pressed all day while I wore the shoes and at night the nerves started relaxing with pulses. The solutions is worth trying.

[@jissanhuq3792]

100%, always nerves somewhere for sure, either at our appendages or our back

[@rushfan1970]

🤯👍🏼 Simple, common sense solutions almost always work best!! Thank you!!👏🏼💖✌🏼

[@Trag1cMag1c]

That's interesting. My mom used to deal with it in her forties and fifties. She's seventy now, but I don't think it's been ailing her for years.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Hmm Gourley does wear some ridiculous and ugly men’s shoes 🤔

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

For me the cause was slipped discs. Basically the discs if they're slipped/bulging can limit/block blood flow to your legs, leading to that pins-and-needles feeling similar to when your legs are falling asleep. My solution was just to fix my posture and stay away from lifting/moving heavy objects. Usually I'd know if my back was getting out-of-whack merely by my RLS acting up and I knew I was doing something to aggravate it.

[@cleverusername9369]

I love Conan's dedication to the idea of having various body parts of his removed. Not long ago he was talking about having his pelvis removed, he's talked about having his skull removed, Conan really just wants to be parts

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Yesterday was acupuncture on the taint, today it’s removable legs..if we’re not careful Conan’s gonna be just parts and a pompadour

[@HawkSea]

I'll take his legs to gain a few inches.

[@Samael767]

If Conan was in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, he would be full borg, no ganic.

[@googleyeyed5814]

@@Tonyhouse1168😂😂😂

[@deeal5336]

Conan with an old wicker basket for an ass ….. nightmare

[@TheRedGameboy]

This is the first time I've seen Matt laugh heartily like Sona does. LOL I love the way they rib on each other like a trio of siblings.

[@Chocobulldog]

is it a heartly laugh or an exaggerated laugh?

[@the_mia_mia]

hearty

[@yoshtodd]

@@Chocobulldog it was a guffaw

[@noisetv1863]

I love how conan and sona claim to have restless legs and then matt explains how he actually has restless leg syndrome and they're baffled 😆

[@amvg1008]

😂😂

[@kardondo]

@@michaelangel2492huh? U serious ? U must hate the guy real good

[@notallgoodman]

@@michaelangel2492 woah, dial it back,. go breathe, come back later and reflect.

[@condorhunter007]

​@@michaelangel2492You seriously need help

[@sacah2]

Yeah, RLS sucks.

[@kathleenrasing6818]

When Sona said her mom buried a baby, I was eating lunch and almost choked 🤣🤣🤣

[@florete2310]

Right?? Conan's face, man - I am lmao😂😂😂

[@joser9836]

Not 👏 a👏 real 👏 baby 👏

[@kathleenrasing6818]

@@florete2310 for a split sec I really thought she casually confessed a murder lol

[@kathleenrasing6818]

@@maniswolftoman Haahahaah Cause of death: Sona's casual murder remarks😂😂

[@aegresen]

6:09 look at Adam's reaction XD

[@chriscalland4098]

6:14 Sona immediately realizing what she just brought on herself. Same look my sister had many times growing up 😂

[@criticallol3039]

I like when Sona gets annoyed/"mad", she goes off like a like a firecracker but then her chill nature kicks in and she kind of fizzles out.

[@AV-db5fb]

"Go rub your back against the wall" was perfect

[@jordanc2019]

Conan actually losing his composure over the “buried a baby” thing😂 that was gold

[@rildank5557]

That "Go rub your back..." line was Sona's best punch line yet 🙌

[@Sirala6]

Love Sona conflating correlation with causation.

[@hopegaming867]

6:34 Conan almost sweared at Sona's mom and realised 😂

[@willpfister]

This shows both how much Sona loves them and how much they annoy her.❤😂

[@stevenqu3]

@karlwithak.or... that's how siblings work

[@allocater2]

Sona is so wholesome and young, she still thinks everything can be fixed. Bless her heart.

[@missoula2213]

Yikes.

[@lazygenie5616]

Damn what a passive aggressive roast, like who hurt you sweetie?

[@rollychairs]

She is a women in her 40s

[@Laura2119]

@@rollychairs That's still relatively young

[@bryanc.5463]

I’ve had what Matt had. It might be inflammation from the diet. I got off sugar and carbs and it stopped. I’ve also added magnesium at night.

[@yvonnegougelet1204]

Yep! Sugar made it worse. Never thought about eliminating carbs, will add that to my arsenal, thank you.

[@Gilliganfrog]

Damn, you people have discipline. I >>KNOW

[@abjoju]

HEY MATT, restless leg is a syndrome that COULD be caused by iron deficiency or a bad kidney. A lot of the times it's just idiopathic (came out of nowhere for no reason). Medications like pramipexole are your typical first line treatments.

[@emu_warrior]

Yes Matt, please listen to Doctor Ab Joju

[@desiderata2209]

Just move your leg, that's what RLS is all about anyway. Annoying but prescriptions will invariably sink your liver and kidneys and cause a bunch of other side effects.

[@mvcybron]

For me, walking for few minutes helps sometimes. but not always. when it gets bad, its just horrible for me. Maybe I should get my kidneys and iron checked out. thanks for your comment.

[@Fucisko]

@@desiderata2209 yes because moving your legs constantly while trying to fall asleep is genius

[@EatinPaste]

Thanks Dr. Internet! We sure do trust ya.

[@cody95]

What Gourley is describing is actual restless leg syndrome. I’ve had it a few times and it sucks

[@Nova_Afterglow]

i had an gf with restless leg syndrome. some nights i had to watch tv in the living room while she fell asleep first so she could do her leg thing.

[@neen42]

I had it once as a medication side effect. It was horrible. I'm naturally a fidgeter and it definitely isn't that.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Yes, we know. Cause he said that.

[@slowerpicker]

Not to do with the bed or mattress? Or sthg a chiro could adjust? I’m prolly not the first person to suggest this. Best wishes on figuring it out.

[@jissanhuq3792]

@@slowerpickerdefinitely spine n disc related. He’s got a lower disc pressing on nerves even it’s very slightly

[@jimmipadge]

The right shoulder blade “itch” is probably from wearing a guitar while standing. I got the same thing, it really gets bad when I am working with both hands while standing.

[@bestplanetever6048]

Restless leg feels like a static charge that builds up in the legs and you have to move to stretch them out to get rid of it, then it builds up every few seconds, fun.

[@cfrend]

Sona's look at Conan at 5:36 😂

[@inappropriate_comments]

He knows him too well...and so do we. Once he mentions her parents we know he has something up his sleeve.

[@tangibleterror2421]

About, every 3-6 months I binge all old and new clips. Mainly the clips with just the 3 of them.

[@a5-30-31cts]

Ditto

[@hcoughing]

same. it's my youtube weighted blanket

[@isaiahclayton8178]

I’m on the Metro train coming back from class at CSULB and I just laughed so hard when Sona talked about the baby. I kept rewatching it. Then when I got control of myself, I let it play out until Conan said WHAT THE F-- and I burst out in laughter. I probably looked insane lol

[@devanshgupta7530]

The Gourley backscratcher joke got me

[@a5-30-31cts]

The dynamic between these three is incredible...

[@justgonzothegreat]

I love the introductions the most. After the remotes, this is my favourite Conan thing

[@StormgateNexus]

I'm not a medical doctor, but I've had this exact symptom before (among other nerve-related discomforts) that you have Matt. The pins and needles may be caused by tightness in low back, usually from excessive sitting and poor posture, which can cause pressure on the nerves innervating to the spine. It could be related to a spine disc too (these can wear out with age), but a neurologist may have already given you an EMG, and found nothing, which might suggest muscle tightness instead. There are physical therapy exercises for the low back/hip (e.g., pelvic bridges) and stretches (e.g., pigeon pose) you can do daily to try to ameliorate the symptoms. Magnesium can also help relax muscles if you're experiencing spasms. Certain diets (e.g., Keto) can increase the risk of developing restless leg syndrome, too. Also, an EMG showing nothing doesn't mean something isn't wrong. My mom (mid-50s) had an EMG that showed nothing, despite having peripheral nephropathy symptoms. She had years of trying to get a proper diagnosis, before the issue was pinpointed to C4-C5 in the spine, and surgery relieved her of these symptoms. My EMG also showed nothing, but I have had peripheral nephropathy for 2 years. I used to have restless leg syndrome too, but that went away after maybe 6 months or so. I think from changing from Keto diet, regular PT exercises, and hydration were factors. Also cutting coffee and less alcohol. Best of luck, love the show!

[@JAFOpty]

Liza: Are you crazy? Conan: Oh go wash your face! In Memoriam: Conan O'brien (1963-2023)

[@reev9759]

8:19 I wish Conan would have finished the Restless Leg & Phantom Itch jingle theme song 😂

[@tylerstokes4124]

My grandma always said mustard helped with restless leg. Shed eat a spoonful and itd calm it down. Literally just talked about this to my mom yesterday this is funny timing.

[@starxhilmie]

I like Conan 900k hours of contents on internet, I'm told 100 hours from it were quite amazing

[@FNHot]

Gorelys problem is easy to fix. 1. Iron supplementation. It's usually caused by an iron deficiency, rare in men, but still. 2. He needs to exercise his legs. Squats, lunges, leg extensions, hamstring curls. This is what cured mine, if your leg muscles have been adequately stimulated, they are never sore or restless. You sleep like a baby, and your legs WANT to be still.

[@frolickinglions]

Does magnesium such as magnesium chloride flakes dissolved in water (magnesium oil) help?

[@Whatarewetalkingabouthere]

I had restless legs back when I was doing opioids. I couldn’t sleep without pills or heroin thank god that’s in the past, the restless legs was the worst part of the physical addiction.

[@custodiansrock]

Sona has a great laugh.

[@CronicDemise]

It sounds like Matt is explaining Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). It comes in various forms that range from imperceptible to severe, and is a rare disease. And he's right, nothing you can do for it except prevent further degradation. So please check with your doctor Matt if it's CMT!

[@destinationstillunknown]

He doesn't have cmt. He definitely has rls. Matt's doctor can prescribe medicine for him that is very effective (I take Mirapex).😢

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

lol sona's unamused face when conan started saying her dad had a pipe in his head

[@liftacar]

I'm a doctor and am 5 months late but am always available for any type of questions! Long time fan and love the show.

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

2:00 I get that too sometimes, it's really annoying. Best way I've found is to really tense them up and then relax, you can end up getting a bad cramp tho, I think it's common in people who get cramps a lot

[@TheDertyFerd]

Every man ever needs to find the wall corner to scratch their back. This is canon.

[@rorrt]

6:15 Jesus Christ, I nearly died!!!!!

[@newtron1]

I ❤ Sona!

[@MehmetPalaRocks]

I think Conan should travel more. Those few episodes of him traveling were pure gold. This podcasting idea simply utilizes 20% of his comedic skills)

[@jaysartori9032]

They make me feel so good inside😇"Ah go wash you face"!

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

Restless Leg Syndrome can have common physical causes. Mine was connected to my lower back. I've had slipped discs multiple times in my lower back, and whenever I would aggravate my lower back my RLS would act up. Basically had to fix my posture and be careful about moving/lifting heavy things, but I rarely suffer from RLS anymore. You can take medicine for it too. I have Ropinirole and it helps as long as the RLS isn't too severe.

[@shannoncurry2037]

6:12 Conan dropping the F Bomb is destructively funny

[@martinadrianarcenas867]

Always love it when Sona and Matt turn on each other.. they're so lost when they do😅

[@ConanThreepwood]

Go rub your back on the wall! 😂 best putdown

[@Y0Uanonymous]

So, is there an update about restless legs? I have it mild, it's not noticable by others while sleeping, but I want to know too.

[@badad0166]

2:34 I was prescribed a pill for it even though that really wasn't my problem at the time. It was the flavour of the month. So, something is available.

[@dianna1979]

I also have restless leg syndrome and it is painful. I’m with you Matt

[@Fluffybunny993]

I love you conan. I always say if I ever go to the states, you’re the only person I would love to meet. Your fan from Tunisia North Africa

[@LMarti13]

sona's mom sounds insane lmao

[@NickelCityPixels]

I like that Sona thinks it worked lol. I have a shark whistle to sell her.

[@crewat58ltd22]

Potassium and magnesium can help - we all know bananas are a great source, but leafy greens, nuts, legumes, oats are also good. Also taking supplements of magnesium before bed. These support the central nervous system, and play a role in muscle contraction. Isn’t a cure but can ease symptoms.

[@bradamato5497]

I love the "Restless Leg and Phantom Itch" theme song. I want to see the buddy cop movie! Matt's restless legs carry him in the wrong direction, and Conan's busy scratching his back in the doorway, so the bad guys get away. I guess that's the whole plot. I've had better ideas. Never mind.

[@waineph]

mainstream medicine nowadays recommends parkinson´s meds, who knows if those are effective but quinine extract does work for nighttime leg symptoms but that remedy can´t be discussed with a doctor, for the shoulder blade I quess a new scratcher or a bunch has to be purchased...menthol cream can stun the nerves for a while, maybe worth trying when help available at home...

[@grumsproduktion4083]

I used to have that that Matt Gourley has, i soon realised it was my sleeping pills that did it... I changed it and BAM, i could sleep "normally".

[@tylerstokes4124]

Mine did the same. If I miss a couple days it'll happen.

[@bensostrom]

Conan's back nerve issue is called notalgia paresthetica, it's a particular nerve just to the left of center of the spine near the base of the left shoulder blade that often gets impinged in people's backs and causes a phantom itch in that spot -- rolling your back out or getting back massage can often help (straighter posture and avoiding poor lifting posture helps too)

[@lynndvorak]

Hope Conan sees and reads this! Thanks. 😊

[@VideoNozoki]

Conan clearly said, "On my RIGHT side," but you go ahead. Also, notalgia paresthetica is a chronic neuropathic dysesthesia typically seen in OLDER FEMALES.... (so, I take that back, you might be right after all).

[@PaperHamburgers]

“My brother and I are pretty healthy, like we don’t…::looks down at Conan’s shaking leg::…you know”

[@Syman404]

I have RLS (restless legs syndrome). A change in diet can help. I find Multi Vitamins have helped me. It's different for everyone.

[@peterottes6900]

I'm so glad Conan brought Sona along from the show..

[@ebptube]

This is like a Big Bang: Everything comes from noting and grows exponentially and just spirals away in a totally unpredictable fashion!

[@LOUSYLOUIS]

Guests are cool Conan, I get it. You've grown a custom to that. That being said, PLEASE do full Eps with just you 3 haha the big 3 lol Ice Cube would be proud.

[@sarahm.f.3012]

I have RLS, I take Magnesium Glycinate and it helps!!

[@THEjoelivingstone]

Ever since I was a kid, I noticed Conan had the same hyper legs that I have. I can not sit still at all. It also showed in his monologues, because he had a tell: before every punchline his elbow goes a-twitter.

[@michaeleggimann106]

RLS reminds me of opiate withdrawal. Used to have it badly. And often… decreasing caffeine dramatically- it got better. I mean I stretch and eat healthy… cold dip often and that would help for a minute. But the caffeine for me did it. There’s no direct answer- but there is a long list of things to watch for or try. It is pretty shitty though.. soooooo frustrating

[@michaeleggimann106]

Like during the day even… not cut down late. Cut down my day’s overall intake.

[@matthewswann2585]

6:11, Mike sweeneys head😂

[@philipkiejs1572]

Me too, sometimes after work if I'd want to take a powernap I simply can't because that annoying tingling sensation in my legs creep up and after three tries I'll go and well, use them haha. Postponing the said powernap

[@ilumidonkygames9769]

For RLS: Try taking B vitamins, Magnesium, & the iron that doesn’t hurt your stomach. Most Americans are pretty depleted of B vitamins which can cause neurological issues like RLS, in my experience.

[@Can0spam]

Yes **YES!** I want to see Sona's mum do voodoo on Conan!

[@willpfister]

Matt had a bunch of great one liners thar got missed.

[@kevinbhieey9188]

I have Restless Leg Syndrome. Mine is far worse than this! My legs actually jerk me awake. I read online that it's similar to death spasms. Apparently, as you're falling asleep, your body starts slowing down and your brain thinks you're dying and sends messages to your legs that are basically, "DON'T GO TO SLEEP! YOU WON'T WAKE UP!!"

[@surfgator8294]

You guys make me laugh so much!

[@inappropriate_comments]

I heard sona's " WE'RE ALIVE" in Jeff bridges voice (dana carvey)

[@btmeph]

I lost a lot of sleep to RLS on a daily basis. I got on top of it by watching my magnesium/calcium ratio. When the ratio dips too far in calcium's favor, I would need to take magnesium tablets to correct. However the best approach was to mind my calcium intake on a regular basis. Not a diet, but just be mindful of how much calcium is in the food I eat and adjust based on a scope of this past week. I've read that as farm to table processes have changed over the years, we have had a large increase in the amount of calcium going out. I'm no professional and am unqualified to give any advice beyond personal testimony and results of personal research.

[@aloha-2262]

Sona! Tell you mom to burry a back scratcher in the yard! 😂

[@Marshall_Stacks]

Restless Leg Syndrome is different than the jumpy knee phenom, which I used to have really bad. It seems to have mellowed in my 50's, but it was uncontrollable in my 30s and super annoying. Sadly, there were no fidget toys for that.

[@tangibleterror2421]

I've had a phantom itch for years and years. Its always the same spot, and it feels amazing to scratch lol

[@djkevinkelly]

As someone who has had restless leg for decades it really does suck. It's very difficult to try to explain it to someone. I hope gorly is taking meds for it. Ropinirole is the stuff!

[@bubblesezblonde]

1:09~My grandpa did that to me.

[@toolzshed]

Restless Leg and Phantom Itch!!!! 😂

[@ahmadabdussamisiddiqi1227]

also pressing/punching/pinching/twisting the flesh at the back of the knee works better than moving the legs

[@tubhair]

I hope someone on his staff reads this. Conan, does that “phantom” itch spot on your back worsen when you’re congested and are producing more sputum?

[@stupidgenius9738]

SUGGESTION to Matt Gourley about restless legs: your body lacks daily physical exercise, that's why in relaxed state legs becomes restless. Try going for a run, or doing some squats to tire yourself at least a little bit. P.S.: easy to check, any time you feel it, remember how active you have been that day- I bet it will never be a day when you were traveling/running through airports, or having long tiresome shopping walks.

[@Hiznogood]

My gf used to get restless leg syndrome when she been training intensively, mostly running.

[@AnwarTheUddiin]

Try propanalol, it's a bood pressure med but helps with akathesia maybe even localized akathesia, which is uncommon but that's my DDX.

[@patrickmanion9646]

I was expecting Conan to say he had a phantom back scratcher.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Please have the family on the podcast 😂😂😂😂

[@Experternas]

oh really!! I have that weird pinch and needle feelings in my legs often, very often. its not hurting but its super annoying and the only way for me to get rid of it is to get up from bed and just walk around, try to distract me. Im fairly sertain it has something to do with when you're tired you get that thing. I've tried telling friends about it but they never heard of it.

[@justtwobrotherspokemon]

How do you think I had 2 children? Conan: I have a theory 😂😂😂

[@culwin]

The best way to contact the Podcast is by telegraph.

[@abujamunafik7941]

i cant get enough of prissy conan gosh

[@persnickety369]

Gourly get a magnesium supplement-with multiple types of magnesium.

[@hky1095]

Careful. Too much will give you the runs.

[@persnickety369]

@@hky1095 😆 only one or two kinds of magnesium does that. I take a magnesium supplement with 8 different types combined every night for 4 weeks now. The pins and needles in my legs are gone, no diarrhea and sleep like a baby. I researched to make sure I didn't get one that gave me the runs.

[@Nova_Afterglow]

The Adventures Of Restless Leg And Phantom Itch!

[@MadDgtl]

love how gourley was just subtly like "oh yeah, i have the thing that actual doctors call restless leg syndrome and not the leg bouncing thing that's constantly misidentified as it by laypeople"

[@MikaTarkela]

I know what Matt is talking about. I sometimes get those restless legs when I cannot fall asleep and my mind is racing. It feels like you just have to move them and you have no control over it. Sensations like a small tickling feeling and feeling like you should stretch your legs. I don't like it at all but I get those things some times.

[@mattm5296]

I had the itch Conan described. It was a tendon I pulled under the scapula playing tennis.

[@DanK520]

Conan Needs A Friend: Sona’s family requesting it now.

[@waqasbajwa3006]

I'm scared to be here. Sona 2023