Is husband doing too much?

My husband is a head and face sweater, he's a builder so regularly exerts himself and in the heat it pours out of him! Strangely he rarely sweats elsewhere

Cautionary tale. My husband was doing some gardening; sawing through branches; had a heart attack and died. Before that point, there was no indications at all of ill health, although he did smoke. He was 59. However, he was Doctor resistant and should have gone for a health MOT. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Perhaps if he has spent his previous years as a couch potato it might be a bit much but if he’s always been energetic why change......

My husband is 86 years old although he looks much youngerand his idea is that he works in the mornings more often than not doing garden work (with a short break for coffee) and the afternoon is for relaxing.
If your husband is only working for a short amount of time ,Annep and he feels OK I don't think you should worry

Goodness Sassieannie I'm so sorry to hear that. That was such a shock. I suppose we do need to be sensible.

My DH is a Yorkshireman also and he is a prolific sweater even when not doing strenuous activities. He reckons it's healthy to sweat! He cycles at least three times a week and often does 50 or 60 miles per trip. He does all the heavy lifting type jobs and is very strong. He is 76.

My Dad, also a Yorkshireman, was up on his roof re-pointing the chimney stack at the age of 80 so I am used to these old boys doing "extreme sports"!

annep
If you have serious health concerns about a family member, I think it's best that you ring 111 and ask a qualified clinician, not GNers who have no idea of your DH's health or capacity for that type of work.

You are right of course GabriellaG, but as ny husband thinks he's invincible that's not likely to happen. What is 111?

I've spoken to my husband GabriellaG and he has listened and agreed to check before doing any other very strenuous work.

He was a librarian - not a physical job!

annep
111 is the NHS helpline in England (UK)
The call handler asks intitial questions so that they can access any previous history you have with them (calls made) and connect you with the right nurse/clinician for the symptoms presented. They can then, if needed, get a locum doctor in your area to make a house call or advise a visit to hospital, whichever is appropriate.
I hope that it was just over-exertion.
Lots of good wishes

One point I would make annep is that when you husband is doing lots of wood sawing with a chainsaw make sure he is wearing protective clothing including a face mask.

I don't think that 111 operates where annep lives Gabriella

The trouble with men (well, one of them) is that they are often stubborn.

One would hope that all compos mentis adults, especially those of mature years, would know to take all safety precautions when using ladders/electrical equipment, hammers, saws, axes and other tools without having to be told/ reminded.
If you get to 50+ without realising the above then you're an idiot not of this world.

Thank you, GabriellaG and garnet. My husband is intelligent and educated but erm ...maybe a little bit short on common sense. Hence no facemask . I shall read these posts to him.
I am in N Ireland. But he has promised to ask for advice.

DH has fallen off ladders, bashed himself with a hammer on more than one occasion but he does wear goggles and/or a face mask when necessary.

Wish my hubby was that active and he is years and years younger than yours!

My husband is 64 and sweats profusely at the slightest exertion - he's currently very overweight but even when he was 15 he was the same as were his father and brother - a family trait. It makes him very irritable especially when it runs in his eyes and steams his glasses up but we just keep get through a lot of towels

annep
Ahh...my last comment was referring to garnet25s reminder.
I expect that we all take risks some of the time however, I'm sure you'll be risk assessing your DH's activities to keep him safe.