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Oxygen Help
« on: Dec 25th, 2006, 6:42pm » |
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My last cycle I tried O2 for the first time and it worked about 80% of the time. This time I have had the tank for a couple of days and so far it is 0 for 7. I am using a non-rebreather at 12 lpm. I sealed the exhale holes with tape and I remove the mask when I exhale and put my finger over the hole so the bag fills with O2 only.
I just ordered a Clustermasx, but was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or has any advice.
The good news is that I found a company who sold me a regulator for $125 and is charging me $50 per H tank. A lot cheaper than Imitrex, but not if it doesn't work.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #1 on: Dec 25th, 2006, 7:16pm » |
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cluster mask rocks!!!
I have had O2 not work before. It sucks but for the most part it wipes out my attacks
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #2 on: Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:13pm » |
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Just got the clustermasx and it does rock!
Drinking Red Bull and trying the O2 again after a 10 min. break has gotten the success rate up to about 50%.
Hopefully the clustermasx will improve the effectiveness. Even if it doesn't it is well worth the $$.
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #3 on: Jan 4th, 2007, 12:16am » |
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Sometime O2 stops working and people have to chill it. There is a page on how to build one here on on OUCH. If you can't find it let me know and I will type it out. One person puts ice cubes in his bubbler.
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #4 on: Jan 7th, 2007, 4:26pm » |
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Don't want to sound like a bummer, but my husband tried the Clustermasx and O2. It seemed really promising, but had no great results. After going through a whole tank, he said that the oxygen seemed to intensify the headaches after awhile.
Best of luck to you even if it works only a little bit.
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #5 on: Jan 8th, 2007, 6:01pm » |
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The important thing about 02 is that you get on it as soon as the CH appears. If you wait, then the 02 may not be as effective.
These tips I got from Ben:
Remain as calm as possible...and breathe the 02 with normal breaths. If you "huff and puff" the 02, it's not as effective. Try to keep your posture as straight as possible, this way the 02 flows normal and quickly.
Use the large bag (Clustermasx), and when the bag fills with 02, (and assuming you breathe "normally" , you can turn your regulator down to 6 or 8 lpm, thus saving a bit of your 02.
I have 100% relief with 02. It's never failed me....and it's the only treatment I use for my CH.
FYI...regulators can be purchased on Ebay. I think you can get them for around $25 or $30. 02 tanks of all sizes are also available on Ebay.
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Re: Oxygen Help
« Reply #6 on: Jan 9th, 2007, 8:14pm » |
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Thanks Jean for the suggestions.
Paul, I did search for info on chilling the O2, but couldn't find it.
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