August 2, 2017
Muscles in my back hurt so bad that I want to cry. I’m taking muscle relaxer so I can go to sleep.
August 3, 2017
8.52am – Woke up in much pain and my head hurts!
10.58am – Saw my Dr. today. Dr said I was making small improvements (that’s good). My blood pressure was 171/11 & temperature was 95. I’m in a lot of pain today. I may have some nerve damage. He’s referring me to Neurologist. Given Rx for pain & muscle spasms. Dr says it’s going to take a while to heal. Nerve damage can take several months to heal.
Thankful that I’m still kicking (not literally). Going to try to keep pushing forward as I’m able to encourage healing. God’s got this. You’re continued prayers are appreciated.
11:00am – Stopped in to see my Mom (she works at Chiropractor’s) to say “Happy Birthday”. Dr. Shouppe has not treated one (1) lightning strike victim in 31 years of practice (I’ll be his first)! Dr. said asked me some questions. My mom has also been talking about me. Dr said I suffered nerve damage and that takes the longest to heal from several months to more months.
He encouraged me to stay active as I can endure it to encourage healing. Suggested I play card games and multi-sensory activities.
August 4, 2017
8:48am – Long night. Woke up feeling like someone punched me in the back. Left eye is blurry.
2.41pm – Not feeling well. Feel like I’m gonna hurl. Left eyes still aches.
6:11pm – Thunderstorm going on. Laying in bed with my eyes closed. Saw a blue streak of lightning and it scared me!!! Body immediately tensed up! This is not fun. Lord, please help me.
11:13pm – Blood pressure is extremely high. Took Epsom Salt bath, BC powder, and a second blood pressure pill.
August 5, 2017
10:57am – Cried myself to sleep last night. I feel a little better than yesterday, but still feel yucky. Blood pressure is still up 140/95.
6:00pm – Finally got my blood pressure down after eating fruit, taking magnesium 500mg, fruit smoothie with diatomaceous earth, and ¼ aspirin tablet.
Tried to make dinner, but only got half way through before my back pain was too much. Had to ask for help.
