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how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit
Jun 1^st, 2010 at 10:38pm

I am new to this site. I have been dealing with chronic cluster headaches. I was diagnosed 3 years ago I have tried almost everything under the sun and nothing has worked. i was about the oxygen and was wondering how do i go about that situation as far as getting one and the process of it. I don't have insurance and i don't mind buying one i just need to know how much it is and do you have to pay for refills and how much they were. I just really need someone to just simply explain the whole process if you wouldn't mind. I appreciate everyone's time. Thank you Jessica Cheesy

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Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit
Reply #1 - Jun 1^st, 2010 at 11:51pm

You need a prescription for medical O2 (oxygen) and the proper equipment. Some people use welders O2, it's the same O2, no Rx needed, but you still need a nonrebreather mask with a bag on it, and a regulator that goes to at least 15lpm.

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The cost varies from area to area, so you'll have to do some research.

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davidj35 CH.com Veteran Offline 02 is my best friend Posts: 151 x0\|LaGrange\|USA\|\|0\|0\|NY,New_York Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #2 - Jun 2^nd, 2010 at 12:30am Jessica, I don't have insurance either but I have had some luck working with an 02 company called lincare. See if you have a local office and you can get some price quotes but you will need a script. Good luck. David
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Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit
Reply #3 - Jun 2^nd, 2010 at 12:57am

Do read the oxygen info link as it will hopefully answer many of your questions.

For years my insurance company would not cover my 02. I rented E tanks from a local medical supply company. They charged me $4.25 a month to rent the tanks. Then I would go back with my empties and they charged about $12-$13 dollars for each tank refill.

Once you get the tank you need a regulator....which you can rent or buy. I see them regularly on E-bay, my wife recently picked me up a spare off of E-bay. Then just a non re breather mask.

02 has totally changed my approach to CH. Hope it does the same for you.

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Reply #4 - Jun 2^nd, 2010 at 9:11am

Thanks guys i really appreciate the help. I hope it works as nothing else has. When i say I have tried everything that is exactly what I mean. And its nice to cometo a place where people understand wht I am going through. I will look at all of my options and again thank you for the input. CH free for about 11 hours. Lol. I don't expect it to last long.

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Skull Buster CH.com Junior Offline WARNING: Easily amused Posts: 59 birmingham AL Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #5 - Jun 5^th, 2010 at 11:37pm you can go to ebay and buy regulators and tanks. I been lookin at em all day. regulators are cheap, but like the gent. before me said, it has to flow at least 15 lpm. 25 lpm is even better. I used o2 for the first time the other nite, and I'm hooked. Aborted in about 5-10 min.
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #6 - Jun 6^th, 2010 at 10:05am Skull that's awesome news. Sure changed how I view the beast! Joe
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davidj35 CH.com Veteran Offline 02 is my best friend Posts: 151 x0\|LaGrange\|USA\|\|0\|0\|NY,New_York Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #7 - Jun 6^th, 2010 at 11:18am Joe, I couldn't agree more, 02 completely changed my life. I think back to the 5 years I lived without it and I wonder how I did it.
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birdman CH.com Old Timer Offline Will try anything once! Posts: 426 x0\|staten island\|USA\|\|0\|0\|NY,New_York Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #8 - Jun 6^th, 2010 at 9:20pm Ditto everything already said! o2 rules!!! And worst case, find a welding supply company and rent a large m tank
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Jessica C CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 12 West Palm Beach FL Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #9 - Jun 8^th, 2010 at 7:56pm Haha I will have to try that birdman. Thanks.
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #10 - Jun 13^th, 2010 at 12:39pm Jessica C wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2010 at 9:11am: When i say I have tried everything that is exactly what I mean. Mind elaborating? This tells us nothing. We'd love to help, but one thing we don't do is read minds.
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Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit
Reply #11 - Jun 14^th, 2010 at 11:32am

I have tried beta blockers, injejctable imitrex, imitrex pills, nose sprays, fioricet, maxalt dissolvable, pain pills, virapimil, topomax, nuerontin, ummm energy drinks, water water and more water, exercise, hot and cold showers, massage, anti depressants, steriods, you name it i have probably tried it

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #12 - Jun 14^th, 2010 at 11:38am Lithium? Psychedelics?
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Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit
Reply #13 - Jun 14^th, 2010 at 12:13pm

Skull Buster wrote on Jun 5^th, 2010 at 11:37pm:

you can go to ebay and buy regulators and tanks. I been lookin at em all day. regulators are cheap, but like the gent. before me said, it has to flow at least 15 lpm. 25 lpm is even better. I used o2 for the first time the other nite, and I'm hooked. Wink

Aborted in about 5-10 min.

Skull, I hear you on that! I had an "M" tank sitting in my basement since last December waiting to be used for the next cycle. Well, this cycle started last Sunday (6/6) and the O2 aborted 100% of my clusters. This is my first cycle using O2. That's pretty remarkable considering Imitrex injections we're about 85% over the years. I think the rc seeds made the rest easy.

I'm super happy it's working for you

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Jessica C CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 12 West Palm Beach FL Gender:	Re: how to go about getting an oxygen tank and usingit Reply #14 - Jun 16^th, 2010 at 10:16am I've not yet tried lithium but i have read a lot about it on here and i think i might try it. I was a little hesitant about it at first but its going to be my next step. Thanks
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