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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Getting the right o2 equipment http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1344392189 Message started by JeremyP on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:16pm |
Title: Getting the right o2 equipment Post by JeremyP on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:16pm
I just got my o2 delivered and it's not an o2 canister. They explained that it takes o2 from the air and purifies it. I asked about getting the canister and they said that at 10 lpm, they would have somebody out here everyday to replace it. I thought that it had to be pure 100% o2, is that right and if it is, how do I get the right stuff? If anybody has had this problem or suggestions I would love to hear them. Thanks.
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Title: Re: Getting the righ o2 equipment Post by Kevin_M on Aug 8th, 2012 at 10:39am
I keep the smaller E tanks, use them at 10Lpm, can get 3-4 aborts per tank, and don't need them delivering even every week because I get ten of them, which lasts awhile and costs no more than getting one delivered. They're easily transportable if need be.
For me, the reason for variation in use is that I maintain a low dose of verapamil while chronic, which seems to contribute to moderate the ramp up time just enough to 7-10 minutes before I'm at a K5 and all usually aborted by K8 within eight to ten minutes when I do get hit. Others may or maynot get this effect from verapamil but it has been my experience for a long time and gives me a window to act, breathe very calmly, get results every time, and simply move on. |
Title: Re: Getting the right o2 equipment Post by JeremyP on Aug 8th, 2012 at 3:25pm
Thanks for the info guys. I gave my doc a call and he called the company and straightened it out. Showed up with an o2 tank that's weighs as much as I do. My wife's going to have cow when she sees it. Maybe I could put a lampshade on it when I'm not using it. ;D Then they forgot my non rebreather mask. So, that's being shipped to me, while I debate about puncturing myself with my last sumavel. :'( If anybody is in the Elgin area in IL, let me know, and I'll tell where not to go and get your supplies.
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