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After a little nap, my husband woke up with a total body tingling and confusion. he kept asking what day it was. what is happening to him?

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Dr. Robert Beck answered

Confusion: The top three causes are: 1. Low blood sugar 2. Possibly a minor stroke 3. Sleep apnea. If he snores, he may not be getting enough oxygen. He needs to be checked out.

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

After a little nap, my husband woke up with a total body tingling and confusion. he kept asking what day it was. what is happening to him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Beck answered

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