Slurred words don’t always mean a stroke, it can also be a sugar low.
This morning hubby slept in, and when I went to check on him, he spoke to me, and his words were slurred. He had his hand in front of his mouth, so I said that I didn’t hear what he said. He spoke, and it was slow, slurred words again. I asked him to lift his arms, and he looked at me as if I was an idiot. He could lift them, so stroke ruled out.
Next a diabetes check, and here was the answer, a sugar low of 54. I immediately gave him grapes, as he can’t have orange, because of the potassium (kidney failure). Within a few minutes he was back to normal.
So it’s a case of eliminating possibilites.
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That must’ve been frightening. I’m glad he’s ok, Susie.
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That is a great bit of information for a lot of folks. Thanks for sharing Sue
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Thank you 😊
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Previously I would have gone for sugar low first, but with the TIA, I have to check both.
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40+ years of taking care of hubby, I write a lot about health, and warning signs ♥
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I was worried about stroke when your hubby fell into the shower but you have a good knowledge of the signs and so you would have known. I am glad the grapes brought him back.
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I panicked one time when my mom’s speech got slurred and she noticed while putting lipstick on that her mouth was droopy on one side… her sugar apparently was super low (& it wasn’t stroke) and while stroke can be fatal.. the doctor also reminded us the dangers of hypoglycemia
I admire your presence of mind and great instincts ❤ Hope your husband continues to feel better.
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Every day it’s something. I have been dealing with hubby’s health issues for 40+ years.
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Keeping him well is a full-time job, plus his constant needs.
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My hat is off to you Susie. He is so lucky to have you to take care of him.
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Sometimes it really gets to me. Thank for your kind words 😊❤
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Beautiful Post!
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