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TomM
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After 15 years of CH, I recceived my first O2 tanks an hour ago. I was told to use 7 LPM.
Anyone have some tips to share? I bought a few rebreather masks, nebulizers, and tubes from Moore Medical.
Tips? Suggestions?
TomM
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 6:04pm » |
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Click on the Oxygen Info link to the left for one. I would try to use 12-15 liters per minute for 10-15 minutes per attack. Attempt to use the Oxygen ASAP when you feel that an attack may be coming on. As in the EPA mileage data, your mileage may vary.
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 6:14pm » |
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The re breather masks are not as effective as the non re breather mask as the idea is for you to deliver 100% 02 to the lungs. You may have to tape over the holes on the rebreather and modify how you use it so you don't get outside air.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE No matter what else you do, cut the elastic bands off the masks so if you fall asleep the mask falls away from your face and you don't suffocate!!!!
The flow rate can vary depending on how fast/deep you breathe. You need to breathe pure oxygen into your lungs. If you're a heavy fast breather you may need to crank up the flow rate to keep pace with your breathing. If the flow rate is too low, you start breathing faster then it can deliver, you get outside air and the constricting factor gets compromised.
I'm like Ray, the faster I get it started, the more likely it is to abort. Started at the first "oh sh%$ here it comes" feling, I can abort in 8-10 minutes. Hoping you experience the same level of success I have!
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 6:23pm » |
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Thanks guys. I misspoke: I bought non-rebreather masks. I cut off the straps.
You'd think that after being around this site since 98, I would have done this sooner!
Thanks again.
TomM
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 7:02pm » |
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Breathe easy Tom your going to love the 02. You have to administer properly to have the best effect.
all the best
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #5 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 10:04pm » |
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on Jun 14th, 2007, 6:23pm, TomM wrote:| You'd think that after being around this site since 98, I would have done this sooner! |
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Yup. I'da thought that. Take two virgins outta petty cash, and huff ho.
Get a fukkin Clustermasx, too...
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 10:18pm » |
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Jeeze, you've been here since 1998 and are just now getting 02? WE here at ch.com have NOT been doing our job very well, have we?
I agree though...15 lpm and start it at the very 1st. twinge.
Note to self: Be more observant of family needing help.
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 14th, 2007, 10:20pm » |
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Excellent information on the Ouch website on oxygen
http://www.ouch-us.org/medications/oxygen/o2links.htm
Take a look at the supplement guide. You can download it as pdf file too.
Painfree wishes to you
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 16th, 2007, 9:30am » |
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on Jun 14th, 2007, 10:04pm, Mr. Happy wrote:
Yup. I'da thought that. Take two virgins outta petty cash, and huff ho.
Get a fukkin Clustermasx, too...
RJ
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Thanks, Randy. I look forward to huffin' sum Ho's. 
on Jun 14th, 2007, 10:18pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
Jeeze, you've been here since 1998 and are just now getting 02? WE here at ch.com have NOT been doing our job very well, have we?
I agree though...15 lpm and start it at the very 1st. twinge.
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Linda, I am stuborn and some might even say a little slooooow. No need to blame yourself or da family for my ignorance. 
on Jun 14th, 2007, 10:20pm, Lotus wrote:
Read it from top to bottom. Good tips. Thank you.
TomM
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #9 on: Jun 18th, 2007, 9:40pm » |
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on Jun 14th, 2007, 5:56pm, TomM wrote:| After 15 years of CH, I recceived my first O2 tanks an hour ago. |
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Geeze ... I wonder where wimminz get the idea that menz (ESPECIALLY clusterhead menz) are stubborn?
on Jun 14th, 2007, 5:56pm, TomM wrote:
7 LPM is the very LOWEST rate to get results. Most do not get quick results until they go to at least 10 LPM .. Myself, I start at 15 LPM, and then drop down, once I start to feel results. You are VERY lucky if you can get results at that low a flow rate.
Good luck, you stubborn, pigheaded individual O2 newbie!!! 
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #10 on: Jun 26th, 2007, 5:10pm » |
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my daughter had heard about 02 for clusters then i had to ask my doctor for scrip ,i started on it now three cycles ago helped good first two then this one it seemed to abort but more like postpone the maybe even 10 min later another like it would do that up to 10 times a night then ,4 nights i would go through bottles with no help ,now that they slowed down it takes it away great and im fine till the next night.I dont know what you mean about mask ,mine has a circle with holes but as a flex disc deal over it? i usualy hold my finger over it,but i think its for out breaths
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #11 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 10:15am » |
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I'm getting the hang of this O2 stuff. Believe it or not, I don't seem to have the patience to lay down and just huff away but I'mma learnin'. 
Like ClusterChuck wrote, I'm a tad stubborn. My spousal unit would not disagree with at all.
TomM
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #12 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 10:25am » |
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I don't lay down either, I walk in circles, constantly reversing as the hose gets tangled!!! And stubbornness........clearly a male genetic trait!!!! So glad to hear it's helping!!
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #13 on: Jul 21st, 2007, 9:00am » |
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Clustermasx You gotta get one...seriously, it helps you preserve O2 and get the best bang for your buck....I just threw away my other mask after getting the Clustermasx. It helps you breathe more steadily and get plenty of O2....and like everyone else said...keep breathing it on a lower flow rate after th HA is aborted.....O2 and Ambertose and I'm set for the rest of my life on earth.
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #14 on: Jul 21st, 2007, 1:55pm » |
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Definately have to go higher than 7LPM with a non-rebreather mask.
Those masks arent supposed to be used below 8LPM. Its just not enough air.
Also, rather than lie down, u might wanna try standing (or sitting) up. It's easier to dance that way
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Re: O2 Tips?
« Reply #15 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 9:05pm » |
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I can't sit or lie still. Without O2, I'm pacing the house. Once I got set up, I found a rocker works well, but sometimes still need to stroll.
I also endorse the clustermasx. Do your best to relax, adjust the flow simply to the point where there is the right amount filling the bag between breaths. For me, its around 8-9lpm; anything higher just leaks out.
Let us know how it works out, mule.
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