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(Message started by: River_Rat on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:05am)

Title: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by River_Rat on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:05am

I tried 02 about 10 years ago, and it didn't really work for me but I didn't have the right mask or the right flow level.

I can't say that the 02 knocks them out but it sure eases the pain, I don't think I ever (so far) went over a kip 5-6 while using it, When the beast shows up in the middle of the night I don't even have to get up and pace.

One thing about the 02 that I really don't care for is how dry it makes me.

PFDAN

NORM

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by Langa on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:10am

I agree that 02 is a life-saver...I drag that tank with me wherever I go... ;;D

Langa ;;D

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by Hirvimaki on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:39am

I live and die by O2. In fact, it is the only "medication" I use for my CH. I used to use Trex, but it just stretched out my cycles and the side effects made me miserable. I'm one of the fortunate that sees about 90% success in using O2 to abort a HA. I've got it at home (concentrators), in the car (a small tank) and at work (a large tank).

If you've never tried O2, at least give it a go and see if it works for you.

Hirvimaki-Isi

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jan 17^th, 2005, 10:48am

I love O2 and it definately is a life saver. I had to use it 3 times in the last 7 hours cause I keep getting headaches. It stops the headache dead in it's tracks and it never gets over a kip5 or 6 when I am taking the O2. I have never had to rock or dance while taking O2.
Damn I love it
PF wishes to all
BMonee

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by 1MajorPain on Jan 17^th, 2005, 11:22am

Get he bubbler for your tank, makes a huge difference in the drying out problem...about $2.00 I think.

Major

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 17^th, 2005, 1:11pm

Hey Rat,

I'll be bringing ya a bubbler so don't worry about it.

BlueMeanie

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by stevegeebe on Jan 17^th, 2005, 1:22pm

Get in early...get out early.

Steve G

Hey Norm. Good to see you again.

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by RichardN on Jan 17^th, 2005, 1:33pm

As I sit here looking at four full "E" tanks and a partial in the cart, I am confidant I can refuse the devil's invitation to "dance"

02 - LOVE IT!

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 5:05pm

Okay.. I'm willing to give it a shot. We have a medical supply place here, but I don't know if they'll sell me the tubing, mask, and bubbler or not. I'm looking into buying a hi-flow regulator, at the moment. This next cycle, I'm going med-free, but thought I would really give O2 a chance. Unfortunately, neither my GP nor my neuro will prescribe it, so I'm cobbling together my own setup. Once I get the regulator, then I'll go to the welding supply place and get a tank.

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by Redneck on Jan 17^th, 2005, 5:28pm

I never go anywhere without my "little green buddies".
I get all my supplies from the welding supply, medical bottles, regulators, masks. But have to have a script for the tanks. But I have had an account with them for years, kept it when I shut down the trailer manufacture/repair biz. Next cycle going for the big a$$ cutting 02 bottle ;;D

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by LeLimey on Jan 17^th, 2005, 5:36pm

on 01/17/05 at 17:05:39, Jeepgun wrote:

Okay.. This next cycle, I'm going med-free, but thought I would really give O2 a chance. Unfortunately, neither my GP nor my neuro will prescribe it.

Why won't they? Can't they see it helps and its so much cheaper than everything else??... or is that why maybe?

Title: Re: 02 is really a life saver.
Post by john_d on Jan 17^th, 2005, 6:02pm

on 01/17/05 at 17:05:39, Jeepgun wrote:

Frank, I rent the whole deal from the med place, but need a script. The nice thing is they show you how to use it. WTF is the deal with your docs?