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does imitrex injections cause you weak arms ,legs
Sep 22nd, 2015 at 6:49pm
 
Huh Was on my 6th day pain free was so happy, Had a k4-5 about one hour ago, took my 02 as directed ,no relief at all. Si took my 6 mg imitrex injection , about maybe 5 minutes after injecting it , my arms and legs feel weak , like very relaxed. Does this happen to you ? Is it normal?
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Re: does imitrex injections cause you weak arms ,legs
Reply #1 - Sep 22nd, 2015 at 10:01pm
 
I usually get a little flushed,sometimes nausea,some heart palpatation.
Usually I'm wore out from the headache,the shot seems to compound it.
Can't recall any tingling.
Perhaps you should consult with your doctor.
How is the d3 regimen going?
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Reply #2 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 12:24am
 
my D3 regimen is going great ,i am at the reloading part i have 4 days left at 50 000 ui daily then i am back at the 10 000 daily plus all the other supplements. Thank for your reply.
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Reply #3 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 3:03pm
 
First, taking Imitrex after the attack is well developed produces poor or no relief. Should ake at the first sign of an attack starting.

Seond, ask you doc but I suspect the effect you report is a result of an ineffective dosing.
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Reply #4 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 4:11pm
 
OK will try  the imitrex at the first sign of a attack, i thought we had to first take the 02 and if no relief then take imitrex, am i wrong? Huh
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Reply #5 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 7:31pm
 
Hi shadia,
Their are two lines of thought here! Some folk only use oxygen to abort an attack when at home, and keep their auto injectors with them, when their out an about. Then some folk have to use the auto injector, and then jump on the oxygen to abort an attack.

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Reply #6 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 8:51pm
 
Thank you Hoppy.. the 02 does not do wonders for me, so will take your advice and abort first with imitrex.
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Reply #7 - Sep 23rd, 2015 at 10:47pm
 
I find O2 works well for me, but I have to use it right away when I first feel the onset of a headache.  If I don't, it doesn't work very well for me.
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Reply #8 - Sep 25th, 2015 at 9:44am
 
shadia wrote on Sep 23rd, 2015 at 4:11pm:
OK will try  the imitrex at the first sign of a attack, i thought we had to first take the 02 and if no relief then take imitrex, am i wrong? Huh


Hi Shadia, that's the way I use it. I try the 02 first but 02 won't work if it's a really bad one so then I turn to my injections. Sometimes I have been 20 minutes into the CH, but the injection never fails.

We are all different and what is best for some of us is not so good for others. You need to find a way that suits you best, by trial and error and then stick to it to get max relief.
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Reply #9 - Sep 25th, 2015 at 2:11pm
 
the imitrex injections work everytime with so i dont know why i bother having 02 at home if it never works... would you keep 02?
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Reply #10 - Sep 25th, 2015 at 3:06pm
 
Do you have the correct mask because it's vary unusual for 02 not to work. You must have a non - rebreather mask and a flow rate of at least 15 liters per minute. Get either of those wrong and it won't be effective.

Personally I would never part with my 02. It's cut down my use of imitrex injections by 90%.
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Reply #11 - Sep 26th, 2015 at 6:02am
 
yes i do have all the right equipment , will try again and see maybbe one day it will work , i know at least imitrex works wonders. Thank you Maz .
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Reply #12 - Sep 26th, 2015 at 11:24am
 
shadia wrote on Sep 26th, 2015 at 6:02am:
yes i do have all the right equipment , will try again and see maybbe one day it will work , i know at least imitrex works wonders. Thank you Maz .


  Pics please.  We loves O2 porn.

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Reply #13 - Sep 26th, 2015 at 11:15pm
 
Funny Mr Potter!!  Cheesy
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Reply #14 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 1:27am
 
Potter was only half way being funny, if you can, please post a picture of your oxygen set up, tank, regulator mask etc. Sometimes there's an obvious deficiency we can spot and help you correct! We love a nice 02 set up, thus the term 02 porn! Wink

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Reply #15 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 4:52am
 
oh! ok well i will try to do that soon... i'l try to find a nice neglige for my tank ! I have a repiratory therapist who came to my home and verified that everything was according to ch oxigen info, and she told me i was very well set up. Thanks for the explanation of 02 porn lol. Shocked
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Reply #16 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 6:02am
 
and i have a non rebreather mask, can we send just one picture at a time?
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Reply #17 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 6:04am
 
non rebreather mask. So am i well set up ? Or do you have other suggestions? Thanks!
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Reply #18 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 8:01am
 
As you will see your mask has uncovered holes on one side. They all do in case you should fall asleep and the tank runs out, so you can still breath. I've done it several times. It stops you suffocating but also allows ordinary air in.

The best mask you can get is the one you can buy from the store on this site . "CH.com store" - tab on the left of your screen. It has no holes so the 02 stays pure and aborts much quicker, and a bigger bag so you can breathe deeper. It also has no elastic head band so you have to hold it all the time. If you fell asleep you would drop it, so you wouldn't suffocate.

I bought one a few weeks ago and its brilliant, and very reasonably priced. It arrived quickly too all the way to england. Be aware you may have to pay customs charges - I didn't, but I don't know about your country.

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Reply #19 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 11:00am
 
thank you Maz will go see the store.
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Reply #20 - Sep 30th, 2015 at 9:12pm
 
What you could do whilst you're waiting is to:
  • cut off / remove the elastic band - so if you fall asleep whilst using it and the tank run dries you do not choke / suffocate
  • block off the holes in the mask with something, e.g. sellotape or similar
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Reply #21 - Oct 1st, 2015 at 1:35am
 
One of the holes is blocked with a plastic disk and my respiratory therapist will bring me another one, but yes it  is a good idea to block the other one with tape. With it be as effective as the mask sol here at the store?
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Reply #22 - Oct 1st, 2015 at 2:38am
 
It will help. I just use a disc off a spare mask to block up the holes.But if I use it at night when I am likely to fall asleep I just take one disc off.

The mask sold here has a much better fit around your face and has cushioned edges so much more comfortable to wear. It also has a 3 litre bag instaed of the 1 litre on your mask,which means you can breathe deeper and faster which will lead to a faster abort.  And because it all works faster you will probably find you use a little less 02, which is important if you have to pay for it.
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Reply #23 - Oct 1st, 2015 at 4:41am
 
All right will get the mask, thank you so much Maz for taking the time to explain about the mask.
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Reply #24 - Oct 1st, 2015 at 8:01pm
 
I took the mask off of the tube and just suck the O2 straight from the tube using Batch's hyperventilation technique.  That works the best for me.
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