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Husband decided to make himself an omelette and got ingredients out of fridge.

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Gr8dame Sun 25-May-25 03:54:46

DH decided to make himself an omelette and got ingredients out of fridge and put them on the worktop then felt a bit strange and simply couldn’t remember how to do it. It’s really scared him - after a lie down he remembered what to do. He’s over 80 could it be the beginning of dementia?

Gr8dame Sun 25-May-25 20:09:48

DH’s description of “feeling strange” meant that he suddenly felt incredibly tired and couldn’t keep his eyes open he didn’t completely lose consciousness CherryCezzy. He is ex Navy and can’t bear to think he is “malingering”.
If it happens again I will certainly get medical assistance. Thank you so much for your input it is very helpful when life gets bewildering.

Skydancer Sun 25-May-25 20:39:32

I was very frightened not long ago. I was on a train but had no idea where I was going. The feeling soon passed however.

CherryCezzy Sun 25-May-25 20:42:14

Thanks for clarifying how your DH felt Gr8dame, his description of how he felt doesn't sound like he did have a focal awareness seizure leading to an impaired awareness seizure. I hope whatever did happen doesn't happen again but if it does I'm glad that you're resolved on seeking medical assistance.

Iam64 Sun 25-May-25 20:59:45

I’m another who agrees with Aldom. My mum when aged 80 had suddenly couldn’t remember the names of common plants in her garden. She’d had a tia/mini stroke

Mt61 Sun 25-May-25 22:18:27

Dementia clock, MayBee70. I use one, I always take my Thursday tablets instead of Wednesdays, I look at my clock now to see what day it is 😟

Mt61 Sun 25-May-25 22:20:10

Could be start of vascular dementia- if your husband has another one ask for a check up.

welbeck Sun 25-May-25 22:25:33

Petrol
I have heard several young people quite well educated graduates refer to the king being coronated.

welbeck Sun 25-May-25 22:26:40

I don't know why but to me the word suggests fizzy pop.

welbeck Sun 25-May-25 22:28:38

OP
Sounds a bit like petit mal ?

welbeck Sun 25-May-25 22:54:43

My first comment above was addressed to Petra.
Not Petrol.
My phone is very disobedient. Changes things behind my backck

Beechnut Mon 26-May-25 00:12:11

welbeck

I don't know why but to me the word suggests fizzy pop.

We used to have Corona fizzy pop years ago.

NotSpaghetti Mon 26-May-25 08:55:02

Can you make him promise to see a medic if it happens again Gr8dame?

I know he won't this time but maybe he'll agree to see one if it happens again?
Or maybe if he has to go to the GP for something else you could ask him to mention it?

It would be terrible if he needed (say) anticoagulants and didn't know it...
If it was my husband he would probably promise to mention it "for me" - to put my mind at ease.

I hope he is perfectly fine.
flowers

Esmay Mon 26-May-25 16:27:18

Cariad - it was very kind of that couple .
Over the last few years some Muslims have performed enormous acts of kindness for me .
I'm a Christian and don't always feel supported by my church .
It's a thought .