costochondritis - Charitymaeprosper

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022

Lightning Strikes 4-6 December 2020

Dec 4

300 woke in extreme pain!!! Sharp stabbing pain in center of chest generates thru to back. Arms & hands burning throbbing.

Applied Vicks to chest & pain eo roller. Took pain rx. I just want to cry loudly :(.

Heated up heating pad to apply to chest. It hurts worse to lie down.

Sinuses acting up too. Took Tylenol sinus. Rt ear throbbing. Thunderstorm not helping either.

Took me over an hour for pain to ease enough that I could get comfortable to lay flat on belly to fall back asleep.

830 overslept but needed the sleep. Low grade fever gone. 98.3

1100p had decent day as long as I didn’t try to lift my hands/arms above my heart. Back on anti-inflammatory meds to ease Costochondritis again. Guess it’s going to take longer than I thought this time. So not the direction I want to be going in.

Started feeling hot around 6pm. Took temp around 8p. It’s. 99.7 – low grade for me.

Could stress be a factor?

Headache, neck aches, back aches, mid back rt side feels seized up and crampy, st hip throbbing, legs ache, legs keep moving, skin itches, hands swollen and throbbing, feet tingling and throbbing. Tired. Upper back stinging. Muscles in back randomly jumping/spasming.

Dec 5

900a our family delivered blessing bags to our local police & fire dpts. Have to make 12 or 14 more bc the one fire dept much bigger than last year. The last we delivered to was also hosting a car show and bbq plate fundraiser for a local resident that has cancer. We walked around looking at the cars, talking with the people, and passing out tracts. Joe did most of talking.

12p Wore me out. Thankful we could buy bbq plates bc I was exhausted and hurting.

Lazy day mostly rest of say. Did manage to jell my marmalade and can it. Tastes scrumptious.

600p bout of runs with tummy hurting. Not sure what caused it.

11p exhausted, tired, and hurting all over. Had to be careful to not move upper body too much or it’d hurt worse. Rest is important but so hard when my mind says I have too much to do.

Let’s just say I hurt from head to toes. Headache, neck hurts, rt ear hurts, hands swollen & throbbing, back stinging throbbing, chest hurts – mostly deep pain with periodic sharp stabbing pain, legs ache, muscle spasms randomly, feet stinging throbbing.

Dec 6

700 woke from strange dream but I can’t seem to recall details. Slight headache. Neck hurts. Whole body aches. Feel blah be humbug today. Need to shake it off.

Joe offered to get lunch prepared for today. Thankful bc I’m moving slow today.

Decided to curl my hair. Had to ask Dezirae for help about 3/4 way through bc my arms tuckered out. That’s progress.

115 lunch was delicious. Ate one plate and I’m stuffed. Tummy feels overfilled. Exhausted and chilly. Feet cold. Put socks on.

300p have lots to do but I’m so tired. Need energy.

Had Jordon help me hang the garland around baptistry & put poinsettias on corners.

430 choir practice made my brain and vision start to go blurry and almost double. Bad headache.

1100 in lots of pain and exhausted

October 23, 2021October 20, 2021

Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 5-7 September 2019

Sept 5

8:30a- feel a little better but still very weak and lightheaded. Slightest wrong move my muscles cramp/spasm bad. Ugh!

Asked God for extra strength today bc I don’t feel like getting out of bed. Prayed for church family, and hurricane victims.

9:00a- decided to take a shower. Turned to turn shower on and muscles cramped so bad I had to stop. Head hurts. Neck & shoulders hurt & tightened muscles. Wore me out. I’m about to where I don’t look forward to bathing bc it’s such a challenge.

9:30a- need to rest a bit then start working on stuff for appreciation Sunday.

10:00a- finally getting around to eating breakfast. Not hungry but know I need something in belly. Kids started schoolwork on their own.

Don’t recall where I put my lists. Starting new ones. It can get so overwhelming at times. Choose to recruit help from older son and church family.

12:27p- Jordon asks what’s for lunch. Dezirae reminded him of meal menu on fridge. Jordon asks for soup instead. Makes me a bowl. I’m actually hungry for change eat burger & hot dog.

4:40p- found out we are having missionaries tonight. Joe asked their daughter to play piano tonight to give me a break. Blessing because I was going to let him know I needed a break. God knows!

5:00p- realized I forgot to print rest of items for bulletin board. Have to put it on my to do list. Finally have a binder I can put it in to not loose it, hopefully.

6:45- Bro Jerry asked me how I was doing. I hesitated then told him fair bc last couple of days have been tough. He let me know he’s been praying for me. That was an encouragement.

7:45p- realized I forgot to print prayer list for September. I dislike forgetting things so much.

11:20p- not able to fall asleep due to much pain. Scrolling on Facebook momentarily friend in NC posts that they are currently facing effects from Hurricane Dorian. Able to share comforting words and spend time praying for them for a while. Also prayed for missionary in Honduras that had to be rescued from their home bc of Dorian…prayed for their recovery efforts and strength in rebuilding process.

Sept 6

1:18a- still wide awake…getting sleepy…funny how praying can have that affect on you.

Whole body hurts from head to toes – headache, lightheaded, neck hurts, shoulders hurt, back aches, rt hip throbbing, legs ache, lower lft leg from middle to toes numbish & tingling, heels & toes ache, muscles tight, hands swollen and achy, brain foggish, random muscles twitching thru body

5:30a- woken out of sleep abruptly by stomach cramping pain & severe low back pain. If only I could get the sleep I need, I might feel some better. Got the runs. 🙁

6:30a- taking Jordon to work. Forgot where I was going made wrong turn. Had to turn around. Need gas in car. Jordon filled her up.

12:30p- we dropped Dezirae off for her away vball game. Headed to Mostellar to check on medical records for atty. Had wrong fax # will resend.

Asked about making apt bc Costocondritis flare up isn’t letting up. Informed Dr I was seeing isn’t there anymore. New Dr won’t start until later this month. Ugh! Triaged with nurse. Spoke w/ nurse practitioner. They’re calling in steroid rx if not better to call for work in apt. Hope this works. I need to get better asap.

4:00p- Finally home again. I’m exhausted. Mind going 100 miles a minute. Decided to watch a mystery movie.

5:17p- Dad called to check on me. I had just fallen asleep. I’m exhausted not feeling too good.

6:00p- ask guys to cook dinner bc I’m not feeling up to it. They graciously started it while I finished it up. Had them clean up too.

9:00p- I’m exhausted and hurting all over. Don’t feel good either. Major headache.

Sept 7

12:00a- woke around midnight hurting. Not sure how to explain but like you ache all over when you have flu but with pins and needles at my joints and I don’t have the flu. Kept me awake for some time before I could fall back to sleep. Had migraine and had to take rx.

7:30a- feel like I broke a sweat last night. Joe says it’s just hot in our room. Think I’m going thru premenopause on top of everything else.

Positive note my migraine is gone for now. I hurt all over. Chest too. Finding the right balance is hard to do sometimes.

8:00a- Joe told me to stay home and rest.

5:30p- chest really hurting sharp pain rt side thru to back. Icing my chest, took pain rx to ease pain. Ache from head to toe.

7:00p- horrible hiccups!! Hiccupped consistently for about 10 min.

11:30p- back 2 gargling with Maalox and Benadryl to keep pain & swelling down in tongue. Sores showing up again especially on right side of tongue.

Sharp pain in chest and back easing but chilling burning sensation replaced it. I guess the prednisone is working. Sneezed hard now nose is dripping blood (bled for 5 min). Wish I could figure out connection. Frustrating.

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021

Lightning Strikes Journal Entries 2019 Feb 4-6

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.

https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/alternative/oregano-oil.php

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