Feb 4
6:49a- woke thinking I was late. Upper chest tight muscles, legs throbbing, low back throbbing, rt hip aches, rt ear hurts, hands swollen and achy, lft hand numbish. Tired and feel worn out.
I will meet you in the morning over there
7:30a- Dezirae came to tell me that she thinks she found lice in her hair. I’m not up to this.
8:00a- spent 30 minutes or so trying to find/remember where I put the fine tooth comb. Can’t find it. Ugh!
12:00p- spent most morning checking her hair and treating with tea tree, lavender, and peppermint spray. I cut 6″ off her hair it was so long! My head started itching too so I had her check my hair too. Nothing. Thank the Lord!
Put dinner (ham & scalloped potatoes) in slow cooker.
All my nerve fiber endings are pulsating!!! I hurt all over. I’m exhausted!! Time for lunch and a break.
2:52p- decided to try to dust bookshlef in my room. Only able to dust and declutter 2 shelves. Whole upper body throbbing. Need to rest. It looks like a year’s worth of dust! Oh, wait I haven’t been able to do this since I was struck that’s 18 months ago!!
2:53p- mom called to see if I was up to going to produce stand. Told her to give me 5 minutes. I need potatoes.
4:25p- Got home just before Joe text me he was on his way home. Kids helped put food way. I had to repkg chicken to meal size. Time to finish up for dinner.
6:00p- sitting with heating pad on back and shoulders. They’re throbbing.
7:00p- tried to watch some TV but it’s nothing but trash
Feb 5
Scripture Valentine for today: Jeremiah 31:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
10:00a- TBI support group
Bryan Dewberry with Southern Brain Injury Clinic. Beriactric Oxygen Chamber Treatment.
Wonder if stabilized liquid oxygen could work instead? Must research it out.
Talked with Bo’s Aunt. Don’t remember her name. Able to share some of information.
2:00p- brain overloaded & foggy feeling, slightly dizzy, headache, body hurts. Need to rest a while – laying down on bed
3:00p- Mom picked Dezirae & I up to go with her to run errands.
7:53p- Dezirae cooked dinner – tacos. Yum! Tried to ask for spoon for the sour cream instead it came out need a fork for the mayonnaise.
9:46p- think I need to pick another day to post my brain is crossed. Words aren’t coming out right.
I’m exhausted.
Joe came to give me kiss goodnight. Said my forehead was warm like I have a fever. My head was feeling warm, but my feet are freezing. I think it’s time to go to bed and try again tomorrow.
Asked Jordon to close the walls instead of close up and turn off lights.
Oh, co-op tomorrow.
Temp is 99. I wonder why?
Symptoms: headache, center of chest hurts, upper back aches, indigestion, periodic ears ringing, rt ear hurts, cough, feet freezing, skin sensitive to touch, uncomfortable, rt hip aches, low back aches, exhausted, stuffy nose, still dealing with thrush (last dose of 2nd round tonight), nasal discharge, itchy skin, calves cramping pain in center of back.
Fork for the mayonnaise instead of spoon for the sour cream? (Oh the mixed up sayings that come out of my mouth sometimes. LOL!)
Feb 6
7:00a- rough night up at 2:30 & 5:30
Rt hip throbbing, legs ache, muscles in rt arm twitching, low back throbbing, hands swollen and achy
9:05a- tailbone down to feet are throbbing!
10:50a- Jordon came to give me a hug. Told me he loved me. Then he told me, “You don’t look to good.” Thanks.
10:55a- Dezirae came and gave me hug & kiss on cheek. Sweet kids.
11:00a- itching is fierce today. Forgot my orange for a snack (not hungry though). Lft eye looks droopy to me today. Middle of back has icy sensation giving me cold chills and headache.
11:28a- Joe working lots of hours next two weeks. It’s frustrating bc of juggling the car with co-op & Dr apts. Need to remind myself that this too shall pass and the extra money is needed.
1152a Oil of Oregano
Now trying Oil of Oregano to get rid of thrush
Morning – 1 tsp coconut oil & 1 drop oil of oregano. Swish in mouth and spit out.
3:00p- crashed couldn’t keep eyes open anymore slept for an hour
4:00p- still tired having trouble getting motivated to get up
5:00p- decided I needed to figure out dinner. Got really hot & opened kitchen window & door. Couldn’t remember how to bake oven fried chicken had to look up recipe.
6:00p- attempted to plug in box fan in kitchen to circulate air. Bent over to plug in fan. Holy cow! I about fell over in pain. Had to sit a minute to catch my breath. Extreme pain in center of chest!!! Costochondritis flairs up if I overdo in slightest amount. This has been one of the frustrating parts of this endeavor. Learning what my limits are quite challenging especially when I want to improve and get better but my Dr’s just tell me to live everyday life.
8:00p- finally remembered to pay phone bill online. One day I’ll get better at juggling everything.
10:29p- breathing sounds funny not sure how to explain. Three doses of coconut oil & oil of oregano swish today. Tongue already looking better. I don’t remember last time I saw a pink tongue. Taking Bio-Cleanse & Echinacea as well. Also, have been limiting my gluten & sugar intake. Doing this for 11 days now.
Trying to drink lots of purified water (goal is one gallon daily but I’m only half way there). One glass of hot decaffeinated green tea in am. Water during day. Cold decaffeinated green tea at dinner. I’m a southern gal. Gotta have my tea.
Symptoms: headache, low back throbbing, skin touchy, center of chest hurts, hands swollen and achy, eyes watery, tired but awake, rt hip hurts, brain hurts from todays activities
11:16p- feet throbbing, legs cramping, upper shoulders stinging
