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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Getting to Know Ya >> I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!! http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1297044895 Message started by Melby29 on Feb 6^th, 2011 at 9:14pm

Title: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Melby29 on Feb 6^th, 2011 at 9:14pm

I killed a headache yesterday with O2..... it completely went after 20 minutes on O2, I switched between 12L and 15L cos I couldn't keep up with 15L the whole time. The headache was gone for over 45 minutes. After that, it was a little niggly - probably a 2/3K - but not enough to worry about taking anything.

So, based on that, my GP - who is the one doc I DON'T hate, especially now - gave me THE letter for the gas company, and I'm in the process of setting up an account with them..... YAAAAAY!!!!!!!!

And the referral has gone off to the headache specialist....

I already feel like a new person.

I just hope it keeps working, that it's not just a placebo thingy.

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Guiseppi on Feb 6^th, 2011 at 10:58pm

Oh it's not a placebo! Been my best friend for many many years! ;)

Joe

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by bejeeber on Feb 7^th, 2011 at 2:42am

There's no such thing as a placebo that will work as a CH abortive. IMO. :)

Yay, you're killin' the hits now!

I bet you might be able to improve on that 20 min. abort time too. Hyperventilating with deep and rapid huff huff huffing is a routine practice amongst the power users (and of course that's where the higher liter flows come into play).

And sorry if this has been covered over and over already, but an energy drink at onset is known to help the O2 do it's thing, including keeping the re-attacks away longer.

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Brew on Feb 7^th, 2011 at 10:48am

You now rock, Melby.

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Jeannie on Feb 7^th, 2011 at 7:39pm

Happy news!!!!!! [smiley=clap2.gif]

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by thebbz on Feb 8^th, 2011 at 1:12am

Good news good news. Have them get you a bubbler so your throat doesn't dry out.
the bb

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Melby29 on Feb 8^th, 2011 at 1:21am

BB, I do have a bubbler (that's the humidifier, right?) but I think someone on here said not to use it, and my GP also said it might be too difficult with such a high flow rate? I guess it's worth a shot, though, since I have it anyway - the dry throat is the hardest thing to deal with.

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by thebbz on Feb 8^th, 2011 at 1:33am

They make high flow bubblers. I stuffed the overflow with a toothpick an 8psi bubbler, OK so I've overridden a safety device. :P I still get 25 lpm through it moist and bubbly. Just dont stand with your face in the bubbler. :o High flow bubblers go 12 to 14 psi and can handle 25lpm this would be the better way. ;D

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by wimsey1 on Feb 8^th, 2011 at 7:45am

Congratulations...way to kick the beast's butt! And I think you'll find the more and faster you abort, the less tenacious the cycle remains. That's my wish and prayer, anyway. Blessings. lance

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by McGee on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 9:03am

I see trees of green red roses too

congratulations and jubilations
[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Mark (O2 2U 2)

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Guiseppi on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 6:27pm

McGee wrote on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 9:03am:

I see trees of green red roses too

congratulations and jubilations
[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Mark (O2 2U 2)

That boy just aint right! ;D

Joe

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Melby29 on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 7:27pm

Hey Joe, the reason we are all here is that our bodies cause us excrutiating pain for no apparent reason...... so really, are ANY of us right?????

Title: Re: I HAVE OXXXXXYYYYYYGGGGGEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!
Post by Guiseppi on Feb 9^th, 2011 at 7:59pm

K.....I'll give you THAT one! ;)

Joe