August 28, 2017
8:25am – My arms feel heavy, slight headache, watery eyes, sneezing, bloody nose, eyes hurt, whole body hurts, out of breath when I got dressed, freezing but no fever, feel bloated.
4:10pm- I’m exhausted! heart beating fast, left hand feels funny, sinuses hurt, slight headache.
My mom told me about a lightning strike support page that I could contact for more information.
It is www.lightning-strike.org. I sent them an email today to reach out. Hopefully, I can get some direction as to how to move forward in healing.
excerpt from email sent –
“I am currently suffering with following side effects: constant muscle pain, muscle spams, extreme fatigue, extra sensitive to light, loud noises, & touch, memory loss, easily confused, lack of concentration, frequent headaches, sporadic involuntary muscle jerking, stiff joints, difficulty walking (feel like I’m in middle of choppy ocean on boat), dizziness, impaired speech, difficulty understanding things, elevated blood pressure (higher than normal), hightned senses, etc.
My primary doctor has subscribed muscle relaxer and pain medicine. I hate taking medicine.
Up until last week, I had to wear sunglasses all the time because the lights hurt my eyes.
I saw eye doctor two weeks ago. He check and said he didn’t’ see any permanent damage, and thought that my symptoms were neurological.
I see info on internet on statistics from lightning strikes, but nothing on recovery for victims. It’s been frustrating because I can’t go and do like I once could. It’s not only effecting me, but also my family and friends. I’m supposed to be teaching classes starting next week and I’m not sure if I’ll be up to it.
10:38pm – received care package from a sweet friend today. It was a handmade wreath and homemade soaps. I really needed the encouragement today.
I’m missing my son whom we took to college over the weekend. My husband got laid off. I’m hurting, exhausted, and can’t think straight.
Heard from a friend I haven’t seen in years.
I actually talked in person to friend whom sent the care package. Sweet friend.
Have to make notes on everything because I’m having trouble remembering things.
