well predn taper has wore off and  just got my first hit since getting my o2 and i got just one thing to say.kiss my ass imitrex..o2 worked great.ill admit wasnt exactly a kip 10 but still i was impressed.knocked it out in under 10 minutes.now im not exactly sure what the lpm 's were o2 guy said regulator was a 15 but i cranked it on down and the needle went on past 15 and it sounded like it was pushing harder than 15 so i couldnt be sure ,,so at least 15 maybe a little more..but worked great to say the least.thanks for turning me on to the o2 ..another satisfied customer :)

-jason-

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.kiss my ass imitrex

LOL Jason....But do not totally throw out the Trex just yet O.K.?  

All things in their time. ;)


Linda

I love it when a plan comes together!!

WOOHOO!!!


GREAT job, bro!

Chuck

Way to go Jason [smiley=thumbsup.gif] o2 rocks!!!!!
Another success story! ;)

That is good news indeed. Just remember dont wait around or hesitate.
Get the bastard as soon as you can. Keep up the good fight. :D
thebb

Jason, Great news! Now the battle plan, from a 20yr. vet.:

Leave your regulator set on 15 with the tank turned off. (you won't lose your O2) you want to be ready for full blast when the hit comes, then work your way down.

When you FIRST feel the pain hit the O2, any hesitation will only prolong the abort time. Breath deep and exhale completely, hypervenilation is the quikest way to abort.

Sit back and grasp the fact that you have kicked the beast out the door. But listen to Linda and keep the Imitrex handy, we do have O2 failures and if this happens don't get discouraged, it happens to us too  but not very often.  

Good Luck & Happy Beast Hunnting, Don

thanks all ,,im very encouraged,,,and oh yeah the after hit buzz has wore off im not getting rid of the imitrex ;),,but i dont think ill be knocking down the door at the local walgreens on that 30th day so I can finally get my refill..IM NOT A BCBS PRISONER ANY MORE. FREE AT LAST FREE AT.......

-JASON-

Great News Jason -- Love to hear things like this....

Hugs BD

Awesome news Jason.  It doesn't work for everyone but everyone should at least give it a shot.  Welcome to the 70% club!!!

Folks, it is for people like Jason that we push O2.  For those us us luck enough, it is a great alternative to triptans.

-Dennis-

OMG!!! (not to steal your thunder Jason)

I love Oxygen!!

Tonight was my first hit with oxygen on hand.

My average attack pre-oxygen is about an hour to 90 minutes.

With oxygen...it aborted in about 10 - 15 minutes!!

Without a doubt, Oxygen is the easiest and quickest way to abort an attack!!

My only regret is not having the knowledge of what Oxygen could do years ago.

BlkJack-21 wrote on Oct 28^th, 2008 at 9:23pm:

I love Oxygen!!

BlkJack-21 wrote on Oct 28^th, 2008 at 9:23pm:

My average attack pre-oxygen is about an hour to 90 minutes. With oxygen...it aborted in about 10 - 15 minutes!!

WOOHOO!!!!

Happy dancin' fer ya!!!

GAWD, I love to hear things like this!!!

Chuck, the O₂ Pusher

Yet another satisfied o2 customer. [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Thanks again to all the 02 pushers out there.
02 Rocks
the bb

hey guys is the E-tank the smallest travel tank we can use for an abort?


-jason-

There are smaller, but you will only get one abort. M series.
M6,7, and 9, then there's a D which is just under an E tank.
the bb

TarHeel-blues wrote on Oct 29^th, 2008 at 8:34pm:

is the E-tank the smallest travel tank we can use for an abort?

wrote on Oct 29^th, 2008 at 8:40pm:

There are smaller, but you will only get one abort. M series. M6,7, and 9, then there's a D which is just under an E tank. the bb

I classify the "E" tank as a "3 hit" tank.  There have been a few times, that I was forced to take "D" tanks, due to my vendor temporarily being out of "E" tanks.  I classify the "D" tank as being a "2 hit" tank.

Now, my rating also depends on the actual hit that you have, as to how stubborn the beast is.  I have had hits where I used a full "E" tank, while trying to abort one hit.  Therefore, the 3 or 2 hit rating is a general rating.

YMMV

Chuck

well the reason i even asked is ..earlier tonight i had to run to target and my e-tank and reg was in my work truck...i kinda have a spot behind the seat for it so i didnt feel like getting it out,,, but im also out of imitrex at the present hence the thought ,, "i wonder if there is a small little tank for maybe 1 abort thats even easier to carry than the e-tank"i guess that may just be a time to just grab my imitrex and run? since i will not be out anymore now that i have the o2.any oppinions? is everybody taking o2 with them everywhere everytime no exceptions?maybe this shoulda been a new subject?


-jason-

Jason, That's a good question. Myself, I usually get the attacks mostly at night, so in the day I still have the O2 in the truck but feel reasonably safe to go in store or be away for up to half an hour or more, but, ready to run if needed.

If I'm getting hit in the daytime I use the cart (maybe they didn't give you one) with wheels and drag it along with me. It's a little akward but not that bad. I put a towel over the mask for protection and to wipe my face if I do get hit.

A smaller tank just doesn,t seem worth it to me, and may not have enough O2 when I need it. Hope this helps.
Best, Don

I don't go anywhere without my O₂ close by.

I DON"T take the tank in with me when I go someplace.  If I feel a hit coming on, I just head to my vehicle (or whoever I am riding with) and suck on the O₂ in the somewhat privacy of the vehicle.

It is just something that you get used to doing.  Many times I have had to leave my shopping cart, somewhere, to go deal with a hit.  Or left a nice hot meal, only to come back to a cold one.  BUT, it is my life, so I have accepted it.

Whatever you do DO NOT ever stop doing what you want to do, just because you might get hit.  Make sure your abort weapons are close at hand, and go out and live your life!

Chuck

Like Chuck, I carry my E tank if I'm away from home for an extended period of time and use it in the car.  For short trips and IF I know I'm pretty sure to be safe without having O2 around, I go without.  I do however carry Imitrex pills in my keycase, even during remission.

You may get the hang of your own pattern of attacks to know when you absolutely need to be dragging your E tank.  I used to have a huge H tank in the bedroom for home use and my E tank in the car.  I'd be uncomfortable with a D tank if I'm away from home for over 8 hours.

I use E tanks for home use, I have a D in a carrying case in the truck....it's there everywhere I go.

B

K tank of welders 02 at the house. E tank in the truck.
all the best
thebb

I carry a C tank in my ute which in OZ is a 3 hit tank but I also carry a 6 pack of Red Bull in the little car fridge, so depending on the size of the hit I'm covered all round.

Cheers
Barry

Racer1_NC wrote on Oct 30^th, 2008 at 12:46am:

I use E tanks for home use, I have a D in a carrying case in the truck....it's there everywhere I go. B

Ditto for me. If the D gets low, one of my E's goes in the truck with me - always.

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I carry a C tank in my ute

What the heLL is a ute? Is that aussie for trunk?
Hope your well Barry. Still warm and fuzzy here.
the bb ;)

A ute in Oz is what you would call a truck, this pic is very close to the one I drive (a Toyota Hilux 3 litre turbo 4X4)but mine is fully fitted for remote travel with bull bar, 9000 lb recovery winch, satelite phone, VHF radio, 2 eperbs, 3 spare wheels,150 litre long range fuel tank, sump & transmission protection plating.
I work in very remote locations in my job hence the need for all the gear.
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Warm & fuzzy here now I have got over the flu, 8 weeks of fellin like shit wasnt fun.
Hope your well my friend.
Cheers
Barry

Barry,
I think I got aroused reading about your ute.
I've got a Ford F350 turbo diesel 4by4,,,dont need a winch ;) If it gets that bad I'm staying home.
Glad your feeling better.
the bb

Back to your regular scheduled program,

sounds like we need a thread about bad ass trucks and barry is leading the way for sure. :o

Barry_T_Coles wrote on Nov 1^st, 2008 at 10:09am:

A ute in Oz is what you would call a truck, this pic is very close to the one I drive (a Toyota Hilux 3 litre turbo 4X4)but mine is fully fitted for remote travel with full bar, 9000 lb recovery winch, satelite phone, VHF radio, 2 eperbs, 3 spare wheels,150 litre long range fuel tank, sump & transmission protection plating.

There, fixed it for ya.  Now you're travelin in style  ;)

Sweet ride Barry!!!  Glad you're over the flu...

-Dennis-

hell you never know maybe he meant BULL bar?it is the outback afterall

-jason-

TarHeel-blues wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2008 at 10:43am:

hell you never know maybe he meant BULL bar?it is the outback afterall -jason-

yep, but a full open bar would be more fun! [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=me&mb.gif]

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Thanks for fixin that for me Dennis.
Cheers
Barry

Just as well Barry.  Aussie Brian would be after you to borrow it all the time anyway ;)

Man, wouldn't want to be the bull  :o

-Dennis-

TarHeel-blues wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2008 at 9:06am:

sounds like we need a thread about bad ass trucks and barry is leading the way for sure. :o

Sound like a fun idea, I'm going bush untill Thursday & will start one when next in contact with the outside world.

Cheers
Barry