Is husband doing too much?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

He was a librarian - not a physical job!

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

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

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.

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"!

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

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

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......

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.

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

He does normally sweat like this forallweknow. It always alarmed me, but I didn't have Gransnet. (I'm so glad I found it.) So thanks for the information.
Patticake that is funny ? and Saggi at least you are independent - not a bad thing. My first husband was useless. First thing I did when I had my own house was buy a toolbox and fill it. It felt good. But yes I am grateful.

My OH is 71 and everyday is either running, cycling, going to pilates classes or chopping vast amounts of wood. He nearly dies 15 years ago from kidney problems and resulting blood clots in the lungs. He was told that he was lucky he was so active it was because of that he made a good recovery. So I would say, no chest pains or breathlessness then let it be. The sweating, well some sweat more than others, my son is a prime example.

gillybob my heart goes out to you. I hope life quietsns when that contract is sorted ?

Take it your DH doesnt normally sweat on exertion that you are worried about this. My DH is a profuse sweater, has been all the years I have known him, 53. Drs all say some people sweat, some don't when doing strenuous work but nothing wrong. As long as your DH is enjoying what he is doing then let him - he will know his limits.

You’ve received some very reassuring answers here Annep which I hope help to reassure you. Yesterday was extremely warm and windy where we live and as we worked in the garden we heard a noise next door and there was our 86 year old neighbour, yes, 86 that is not a typo, up a ladder, climbing an enormous tree with the aim of cutting a dead branch off. I don’t know about his health being in danger but me, my other half and our neighbour’s wife all almost had heart attacks! The good news? He removed the branch, crawled back to the ladder and calmly came back to Earth wondering what we were all fussing about.

Husband doing work !! don’t try to stop him annep....send him to me. I do everything necessary to keep my home going...and I MEAN everything...be thankful you’ve got a man in your life that thinks heavy work is his job.!!!