Sudden onset of studdering, I am really concerned!?

Question

Hi everyone,

My Father who is 60 years old all the sudden one day he woke up and had trouble with his speach. He was studdering and fighting for the words to come out clearly. In the last couple of days it has cleared up a bit but I am very worried about him since he did out live all his family members so far. This is a very sensitive question for me so I would respect that I only recieve good answers and no jokes please. I know that it may be a stroke, but he refuses to go see a doctor, he says that there is nothing wrong. I wondering if anyone else had a problem like this or knew someone that this had happened too. My dad just had a full body check up that came back good, so I dont see what the problem could be all of the sudden. I am very scared and worried about him. I am looking for some input... No jokes please...

Brandy

Answer 1

he should see a doctor as soon as possible...it sounds like it might have been a mini stroke... but you can never be too sure...those kinds of sudden onsets should always be checked out... he may also have tumors on the brain... these are not symptoms he should be ignoring...

my dad almost died a few years back...

he started with mental confusion... he was grasping for things that weren't there.. I called an ambulance and it turned out that he had sepsis(blood infection) and legioneres disease....

please try to convince your father to see a doctor and get tested... it is very important..

good luck...

Answer 2

It sounds like he may have had a RIND. This is in between a mini stroke (TIA) and a full stroke. This can be because he formed a blood clot (normally would have had some reason to do this), broke off a piece of the plaque that clogs arteries, or a small bleed in the brain. Most commonly it would be the 2nd reason. MOST IMPORTANTLY, this VERY well could be a precursor to a full blown stroke. It is like the body's warning system that something is going wrong. Do what you can to get him into the doctor. It may be something simple that they need to adjust like blood pressure, maybe he has cholesterol issues that need to be taken under control. If he is smoking, he should stop, and he should talk to his doctor about starting an aspirin 325 mg a day, provided he is not allergic and has no increased risk for bleeding, and is not taking any medication that would interact with it. Good luck....my own father went though something similar about a month ago and am happy to say he is doing well now.

Answer 3

Your concern for him may be your way to control things and he sound like he does not want to be fussed about. Is he on medication? If so then ask a doctor if the problems could be a side effect. He may change dose or have an alternative. That would be a good reason to see the doctor. But clear up that this is for your peace of mind and your Dad needs to feel he still has some control. Be reasonable not emotional. He is probably very frustrated. If it is a real problem he will come around just point him in the right direction. If he is been a stubborn old fool then let him know. Sounds like you need to bribe him rather than push. Good luck

Answer 4

Sneak aspirin to him somehow immediately- that will hopefully help him from having a massive stroke-but you have to trick him into seeing a doctor- the fact that he is having very severe findings of a neurological problem- the studdering and loss of words-- he needs to be seen immediately-- and tell him he can have a check up at 9 am and STILL can have a stroke at 11 am. The fact that he had a checkup means nothing since it is only NOW that he is having the symptoms---ask anyone who had a loved one die of a heart attack the day after getting a stress test and a clean bill of health--- supposedly----good luck to you......oh, call his doc behind his back and tell him of his symptoms--maybe he can intervene somehow-- it's a shot but a long one ---maybe get your mom to help you? good luck to you---and in the meantime, if you or he notices numbness anywhere or if you notice unilateral facial expressions....call the ambulance ASAP---his symptoms are really serious......please get him to a doc.

Answer 5

Sounds like a stroke to me too. Although you can't force him to see a doctor, I suggest that you nag him until he does. This one may have been mild, the next one may be debilitating. Maybe he's afraid, or just in denial. Hopefully someone else in your immediate family loves him as much as you do and between the two of you guys yall can convince him to see doctor. Good Luck and don't give up.

Answer 6

I took care of my great grandmother until she passed. Before she got sick, she had what the doctors called mini strokes. She had three of them and they were not close together. What you are describing sounds a lot like what happened to her. Stuttering, slow speech and trouble saying what she was wanting to say. You do need to try to get him to see a doctor and let them know what has happened. My husbands grandfather started having mini strokes and they started coming more often until they started causing permanent damage. I hope you can get him to see a doctor. Best wishes to you both.

Answer 7

GO, today, crying, to both his best friend and his pastor. . . have them come to the house TOGETHER, and tell him to go to the doctor. The next stroke-like event that comes along could be really serious, and there are medications that can help to keep it from happening.

Let me add one thing: he is a grown adult. If despite your best efforts you can't get him to the doctor, and he does have a serious stroke at a later date, PLEASE do not blame yourself.

Good luck