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Title: New Guy
Post by mrd on May 15^th, 2009 at 1:01pm

Hello all, i am new to this site. But have been having cluster headaches for almost 20 years.
I just got my first oxygen delivery yesturday. I hope it helps!

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Brew on May 15^th, 2009 at 1:11pm

Welcome.

So that you know you're using it properly, did you read the oxygen info link over to the left?

Good luck!

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by BarbaraD on May 15^th, 2009 at 1:56pm

And BE SURE you're using the RIGHT MASK... and the right flow rate...

Hugs BD :-*

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Guiseppi on May 15^th, 2009 at 3:10pm

Welcome to the club, glad you found us. Hope the 02 proves the miracle for you it has been for me. Do you have any other prevents or abortives that help you?

Joe

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on May 15^th, 2009 at 6:04pm

don't be bashful. keep us updated ;)

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Callico on May 15^th, 2009 at 6:09pm

Welcome to the ~~nuthouse[s]~~[/s]family. Keep us posted. You will find a wealth of info and help here if you willonly ask.

Jerry

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Charlie on May 15^th, 2009 at 7:07pm

Welcome to our little lunacy club. I'm just sorry that it has to be because of this horror. Believe it or not most of these loons really have some good ideas. The O2 one is one of the best examples.

I hope you stick around and let us know how you're doing.

Charlie

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Kilroy 2.0 on May 16^th, 2009 at 11:40am

Welcome - pull up a chair and stay a while!
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Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Iddy on May 16^th, 2009 at 11:55am

Welcome......pulling that the o2 works for you!

Iddy :)

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by mrd on May 16^th, 2009 at 2:59pm

Thanks,
The O2 seams to work ok but I didnt get a mask. They gave me the little nostral hose thing.

I take imipramine at night to prevent. I have imitrex injections and nasal spray. But they are expensive and I don't like taking medication.

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by Linda_Howell on May 16^th, 2009 at 3:24pm

Oh MY.....the old nasel cannula again? When will these people understand...Sheesh.

You MUST have a non-rebreather mask and a regulator that goes to at least 12...more is a faster abortive. Those stupid nasel things are for patients with a chronic lung condition at very low LPM.

Over on the left click on that yellow 02 link and you will see pics of what I'm/we're talking about.

If who delivered your 02 gives you a run around about getting the mask, send me your address in a PM and I will send you several. It might even be faster that way.

Linda

Title: Re: New Guy
Post by mrd on May 17^th, 2009 at 12:42pm

Thanks Linda,
The nasal thing is what they gave me, I have seen the masks on here and will try to pick one up tomorrow at Apria healthcare store. If they dont have one I will order it from this site.
Thanks for the help. I have done quite a bit of research and the O2 is working for me so far.