worried about DH

I work on a stroke unit. It does sound like a possible TIA. You should get him reviewed ASAP In our trust we have a seven day a week TIA clinic with a specialist consultant access to scans etc hopefully you will have something similar

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My OH too. His TIA uninvestigated was followed by a (fortunately minor) stroke. He has been on appropriate medication now for some years, preventing a major stroke, which without this treatment he would have had. Go to GP asap!

Please go to gp. Same happened to my husband last year.... slurring speech once or twice in days before he had massive fit. Ended up on medication after lots of tests and has been fine since. Would never leave it again.

I didn't know all this about TIA, thanks everyone, we should all be aware.

Definitely make a swift trip to the GP and SOONEST, because the xmas disruption is almost upon us and you need it looked at before then.
Hope all is well.

I agree with all the above; also an untreated TIA gives a higher risk of stroke in the future, so see the GP.

Don't wait go to the GP now. I speak from experience, unfortunately .

You need to get this sorted asap. It sounds like a TIA, but whatever it is, it's urgent, so push for it. He's your precious man.

Sounds like a mini stroke to me too and I wouldn’t wait at all, the thing is you might not see the next one or the next he could have it in his sleep or out of your sight and each TIA kills a little bit more of the brain please go for a check up without waiting

I agree with above.

My husband experienced very similar...knew what he wanted to say but the words 'would not come out properly'. It only lasted a very short time and he seemed normal afterwards, but after the third episode we went to GP and they were diagnosed as TIAs. This was 10 years ago; he was prescribed medication and been fine since. I would not wait for another episode, please see GP.

I have had at least 5 mini strokes and been told if I have any slurred speech or signs as seen on the advert for strokes to get seen immediately by dialling 999 . If I were you I would call 111 and let them decide . Do not ignore his body letting you know something is amiss.
If it's nothing he will get sent home but imagine how bad you would feel if it turned out to be warnings of a stroke and you had ignored it

I don’t think I’d wait, if you are hesitant phone 111, better safe as they say.

I would go anyway; this happened to someone in the extended family twice, he then seemed fine, drove and did the supermarket shop but in fact it was a TIA.
Or it could be a UTI.

Or, in fact, nothing to worry about but it's best to get checked by the GP.

Thanks for all your help yes will have to go to docs if it happens again. Seems perfectly normal in all other respects. He was out for a couple of hours putting up xmas lights and no problem with that.

I agree with Luckygirl that is what it sounds like and he should see his GP. TIA stands for transient ischaemic attack and could be the forerunner to a stroke.

Could also be a TIA - there are things he could take to prevent anything worse - so GP it is!

Slight stroke?
Remember FAST-check Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call an ambulance.
Hope all well but useful to remember this acronym.

Everybody fears the D word (dementia) but did you know that confusion is one of the most reliable pointers to an infection (usually UTI )in older people?
It can be more significant than even a blood test, so do get him checked out (and take a wee sample with you to save time)
Good luck!

I too would be inclined to get it checked out.

Its probably nothing but i would be inclined to see the gp just to be sure. Its happened twice over the last few days so best to check.

It's very difficult isn't it, perhaps leave & see if it happens one more time. ( have had similar situation in our family) then definitely a trip to Drs , & they will acertain if it needs further investigation.If there is a problem & it's diagnosed early on there is so much that can be done it most situations. Good luck , don't delay .