Oximeter Questions

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Hi all,

So, in an effort to get a better handle on when I should be using O2 (I very

rarely use it now,

but have been having dizzy spells a lot, and feeling more tired), I went to REI

(a

sports/climbing store) to buy an oximeter. I tried both the ones they had. The

first one cost

160 dollars and basically wouldn't register my pulse or oxygenation levels at

all (I have

Raynaud's, so this is often a problem). The second (A Nolin Sport Stat) cost

325 dollars (!!!)

and it registered right away, but I'm concerned about accuracy. Standing at

rest it fluctuated

a tone-- from 94 to 90. Normally at rest I register about 97, so I don't even

know if the

numbers are correct, AND I don't think they should fluctuate by 4 points when I

am at rest.

My docs had told me that I could get a decent oximeter at a sporting goods

store, but I'm

starting to think I might need one from a medical supplier. What oximeters do

y'all use?

How accurate are they compared to the ones your docs use? how much variation do

they

register? Any recommendations? And finally-- how much should I expect to pay

for a good

one? Has anybody had any luck getting insurance to cover part of the cost?

Many thanks,

hillary