Do you think it’s worth ringing the GP for elderly dad?

[inkyspells]

My dad is 82
He takes blood pressure medication for slightly high blood pressure but apart from that he is healthy.
He is still independent,goes out with friends to pub /does his own shopping /decorating (you get the jist )
Anyway he was out on Tuesday to see watch Cheltenham and when he got home he felt a bit unwell,felt sick and a bit hot and achy.
He had a early night and woke up yesterday and felt fine and today he’s fine.
Hes baking this morning and been out for his walk.
Would you mention it to GP?
He had a few pints whilst he was out the other day and doesn’t drink any water (just cups of tea ) so maybe that was it or just one of those things.
He also recently (last week) had his yearly check up and they checked his blood and urine sample (all fine )
Anyway he’s said he’s not ringing the GP as he feels normal now and everyone feels a bit unwell some days.
He said I’m being neurotic and to drop it

Am I overthinking this ?

I think you are. Sounds like he had a busy day, probably got a bit over tired but is fine after a good night’s sleep.

Agreed. No need to contact GP.

I don’t think you should contact the GP as I think the GP, would say keep an eye and if happens again to contact them. I think it was a combination of dehydration from drinking without water. You could see if you can get/borrow a blood pressure monitor and check his BP otherwise just make sure he is hydrated and eating okay today and obviously call if happens again. I assume he took his medications okay yesterday?

I know you are asking from a place of love but if you had an evening when you felt a bit hot, achey and sick after a day out (probably drinking and maybe eating out) would your dad phone the GP 2 days later about you?

I know he's 82 but he's fit, on minimal very ordinary medication, independent and has full capacity to make his own decisions about health and welfare so even if you have POA for H&W it doesn't apply in this case. No need to baby him here.

If hes feeling fine now I really wouldn't worry about it sounds just like he did to much and needed a good sleep.

Absolutely nailed it here.

Why would you ring a busy GP surgery to report that someone feels absolutely fine? What do you expect them to do or say?

No . There is no need to contact the GP. If he has any further symptoms or feels unwell again he can reevaluate this. As you say he has perfect capacity and is extremely independent. He also has nailed it with his perception of you being neurotic in this instance. No need to infantise him.

Completely agree.

It could be worth getting his permission and registering that with the surgery to speak to his GP on his behalf should you need to call them.

You don’t need his permission to share your concerns with some ones GP. Only for the GP to share info with you.

Definitely needs to go the GP 👀🙈

He says he feels fine and seems to have recovered. You're obviously keeping a close watch on him but if you overstep when he doesn't want you to contact his GP he may keep something more serious from you in future.

Why on earth would you contact the GP about that?

Yes you are overthinking but he is lucky to have such a caring daughter, just keep an eye on him for the next few days

Agree with the others, absolutely no need.

GP isn't going to do anything for non specific mild symptoms that were several days ago and have completely cleared up now! Lovely that you care, but your dad is 100% right on this one!

What would you expect the GP to do if you told him @inkyspells . To all intents and purposes your dad is back to normal and unless it says on his notes that they can speak to you they won’t discuss him with you anyway .

Df is almost 84 and sounds similar to your df. I trust him to know when he needs to see a gp and so should you. I don't think I'd get any thanks for mollycoddling him!

I think as he feels fine now it might be best to leave it this time but keep an eye on him.
The danger with doing it against his wishes is he might not tell you when he feels unwell again and it could be worse next time.
It's not easy.I care for my dad too and he is nearly 80 and wants minimum fuss!!

RINGING THE GP ..????????? You'd get more results ringing God in Heaven.

Overthinking massively . I'm mid seventies and quite often feel a bit off , it's just aging tbh and I probably overdo it . I'd be very unhappy if one of my children phoned the GP on my behalf . He sounds fine and is lucky to have a caring daughter .