Posted by M.I.K. (216.58.74.102) on August 28, 2001 at 00:53:36:
In Reply to: too much to handle.. posted by kellie on August 27, 2001 at 18:28:43:
If you can't get your Dr.to prescribe you O2 right away, have someone go down to a welding shop and get you a bottle of welders' O2, an O2 regulator and hose. (You might have to buy a complete torch set). Cut a hole in the bottom of a plastic bag, like a freezer bag, insert the hose and tape it in place. Set the regulator to about 5 psi and inhale through your mouth from the open end of the bag. Do not exhale into the bag. Exhale through your nose. It's not the ideal solution but it's quick and effective. And faced with your situation, you need to do something quick to regain control of your life. O2 nearly always relieves CH so that you can get some rest and then figure out how to best deal with your situation free of pain.
Hope this helps. I'll pray for you, too, tonight.