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Message started by cyclist7531 on Feb 6th, 2013 at 7:19pm

Title: New to O2 - questions
Post by cyclist7531 on Feb 6th, 2013 at 7:19pm
I visited my long time PCP today and discussed where I'm at with my cluster headaches. He agreed to prescribe O2 and also had my 25(OH)D tested. So, got a call when I got home from Apria and they are going to deliver O2 today. Apparently, the Rx was for 15LPM and a cannela.  So, I plan on ordering an optimask today, but not sure about getting a different regulator.  I'm out of cycle right now as far as my headaches go but do have plenty of Imitrix if I feel one coming on.  Anyway, just looking for some advice with the O2.

I should have my D3 test results back tomorrow which I'll post here and depending upon that number I'll may also start the D3 anti-inflammatory regimen.

Thanks,
Mark

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by Guiseppi on Feb 6th, 2013 at 7:59pm
15 lpm works for some but is definitely the low end for delivery. Definitely get the mask, then give it a shot at the 15 LPM. With any luck the D-3 regimen will make it all academic and we'll never know if it works or not. ;)

Your name is cyclist......ya bicycle much???

Joe

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by cyclist7531 on Feb 6th, 2013 at 8:05pm
Thanks. I'll definitely order the mask and as you note hopefully won't be needing it much.  As for cycling, yes, but not as much as I used to. Typcially, I was doing 200-250 miles a week, but in the past couple of years I've had to scale it back as work and family commitments have taken precedence.  Lucky now if I get 100 miles in.

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by cyclist7531 on Feb 7th, 2013 at 11:33am
I ordered my optimask and my "E" tanks were delivered yesterday.
Since my "E" tanks only came with a regulator capable of 15LPM where are folks finding regulators that go up to 25?
Edit:  I did find one on Amazon that looks promising that I may opt to get. Had a couple reviews and one from a CH sufferer.

Still waiting on my D-3 results

Thanks, Mark

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by Guiseppi on Feb 7th, 2013 at 2:36pm
Amazon, Craigs list and Harbor Freight are where people have posted about finding them.

Joe

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by cyclist7531 on Feb 7th, 2013 at 2:39pm
Thanks Joe, I ordered the one from Amazon.  Should have it in a few days.

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by Mike NZ on Feb 7th, 2013 at 2:41pm
Keep hold of the 15lpm one, always vital to have a spare just in case you ever have an issue with the 25lpm one.

Title: Re: New to O2 - questions
Post by cyclist7531 on Feb 7th, 2013 at 3:48pm
Thanks Mike, will do.

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