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I am worried about my partner. For the past few weeks he has been really quiet, tired and lethargic. Has also been suffering with extremely cold fingers and feet that he cannot seem to get warm, along with that stiff joints.
He isn't registered with a doctor and is the kind of person who wont talk about his worries but i am worried. If it helps he's 51 years old and slightly overweight.
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Marina_Dee mazria
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Dont know what country you are in mazria but is he suffering from depression?, maybe worrying about catching Covid? Does he get much exercise or is he a bit of a couch potato?Try to get him going for walks and wriggling his fingers and toes. This could also be a sign of diabetes coming on so if the cold feet etc continue it would be wise for him to see a doctor.
You obviously cant make him see a doctor, but if you are in UK do make sure he gets registered.
mazria Marina_Dee
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Hi Marina_Dee
Thank you for your reply. Yes, we are in the UK. I dont think he's worried about catching covid, a little worried about the future maybe.
He's not really a couch potato, only at the weekends! Day to day pretty active - 12/14 hours a day.
He has said today that he's fed up, so maybe a little depression but alarm bells are ringing for me that it could be diabetes. Is there anyway of being tested without going down the doctors route?
Marina_Dee mazria
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Well Superdrug do a home test kit but its quite expensive..about £40 I think . Yes it could be the start of depression...a lot of it about at the moment. Is he working? Does he have problems at work that need to be talked through. Can you get him to open up?
You could try talking to your local chemist/pharmacist about testing for diabetes, they may be able to give you some help.
Dont assume it is diabetes....but at 51 and slightly overweight he needs to start taking an interest in his health.
Are you registered with a GP? If you are, try looking at their website to see if you can register your husband. If you are not, then I can only urge you to do so.
Marina_Dee mazria
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Forgot to say that if he is reluctant to go for walks etc and you see his feet and hands are blue or bluish white then try massaging them with a warm, not hot towel towel.