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Personality change

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rek999 · 01/08/2013 20:26

I'm worried about my father and thought I'd see if anyone could help. He's in his 60s and his personality seems to have changed. He used to be very get up and go but now he is quite spaced out and it seems like he is not quite with it. His driving has become erratic and he also sleeps a lot more than before, he used to get up quite early but this has been replaced by lie-ins. He's been to hospital for checks but we have to wait a while for any results. I'm always cautious about diagnosing online but I've got an issue at home at the moment too so want some information or hunches really. Any help appreciated x

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Dackyduddles · 02/08/2013 08:10

He's not had any current medication changes?

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 02/08/2013 14:47

Sorry OP you must be so worried.

It could be a myriad of things but if you think he poses a danger to himself or others driving, can he persuaded not to get behind the wheel until the results come back?

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rek999 · 05/08/2013 23:18

Thanks for the replies - he was given some painkillers for a back injury a week or so ago. He's not driving thankfully. A load of tests have come back reporting no problems but there is clearly something wrong. Hopefully we'll get to the bottom of it soon

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timidviper · 05/08/2013 23:19

Painkillers can make you drowsy and dopey. Could it be that?

Gruntfuttocks · 05/08/2013 23:23

All the symptoms you have described could certainly be caused by strong painkillers, and pain itself can have quite a few of the same effects!
Wait and see what the test results show, but trust your instincts, and if he is still not right, keep pushing for answers and ask for a referral if you can't get to the bottom of it. People don't just suddenly change for no reason. Hope it's sorted soon. What does your Dad make of it all?

digerd · 06/08/2013 07:19

If this began at the time he started taking the painkillers it would seem to be them. Perhaps he is taking more than the dose prescribed?

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rek999 · 06/08/2013 07:48

Thanks all - I will check the painkillers and dosage. In typical fashion my Dad thinks all is fine and, although I'm sure is aware, fails to acknowledge he is unwell.

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digerd · 06/08/2013 09:22

Typical of many men, I'm afraid, bless them. Caused by their massive doses of testosterone . Mind you we do have a male neighbour of 69 who is a bit of an 'old woman' and we old womnen are fed up of his tales of woe . Rather have men be like your dad

Hope he's soon back to his old, lovely self, especially with the driving.

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