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Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Beth,I see that you are on so I have a question for you. I just had the RT here trying to get me a portable tank to take with me when I go out. My husband thinks I ordered the wrong one. Is an E tank big are there smaller ones. Are there liquid oxygen that you can carryTo: Breathe-Support Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:24:18 AMSubject: Patti Patti, I'm mending. I think the sinus infection is beginning to clear though I still have some funky drainage when I blow my nose it's definitely less. I'm taking the antibiotic, using the Flonase and using the neti pot twice a day for now. My back is bothering me more than I thought it would. I confess to being unpleasantly surprised by how painful this is. I took of the bandage last night for the first time and was rather stunned to see how bruised the area is. No wonder I'm so sore right? Nothing good can come out of the dermatologist saying something like "Wow, I'm going to have to dig a bit here". The more time goes by though the better it will get so I'm just waiting it out. I took a 1/2 a percocet yesterday, today I'm pretty sure I will be able to get by with just ibuprofen. It's a beautiful day today here. We're supposed to get into the low 60's so I will get outside for a while this afternoon and I will also get over to the gym and do my walking, get on the bike and participate in the exercise class. Thanks for checking up on me. It's just been one of those weeks and I'm feeling the stress. Tomorrow I have my in person support group and I'm really looking forward to that! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Patti <napa73 (AT) comcast (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 8:57:39 AMSubject: Re: Frustrated Beth, Just wondering how you are feeling today....sinus infection better?..... . and how is your back? Patti Indianapolis PF 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks Beth. One more thing to figure out. I was really interested in the liquid tanks but that seems confusing too. I still manage to work a couple of night a week as a receptionist and the tank I just got is loud and cumbersome. To: Breathe-Support Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:58:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti , An E tank is rather large. It's about 3 feet tall and weighs I think around 12 pounds. There are many smaller sizes: Here is a table with all the different sizes below. You will find the weights different than what I stated because this table refers to aluminum cylinders which are considerably lighter than what the typical O2 supplier has available. It really depends on how much O2 you are using and how long you need the cylinder to last. I gave up a long time ago on anything but the E cylinders because I lose patience with having to change my tanks frequently. For the things that I normally need to do an E cylinder will last me a two or three days so that's what I use generally. I do have 4 smaller D cylinder's that I can use if I want something smaller, like going out for dinner or something like that when I want something less obtrusive than an E cylinder on a cart. But that happens rarely these days. I generally go for what is most convenient and comfortable for me. Table 1Aluminum Cylinder Specifications* Name Diameter (in.) Height (in.) Capacity (liters) Weight (lb.)** M-2 3.21 5.37 34 0.7 A or M-4 3.21 8.4 113 1.6 B or M-6 3.21 11.6 164 2.2 ML-6 4.38 7.68 165 2.8 M-7 4.38 9.18 198 3.3 C or M-9 4.38 10.7 255 3.7 D or M-15 4.38 16.5 425 5.3 E or M-24 4.38 24.9 680 7.9 Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Terry Oettinger <iltopaint (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:26:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti Beth,I see that you are on so I have a question for you. I just had the RT here trying to get me a portable tank to take with me when I go out. My husband thinks I ordered the wrong one. Is an E tank big are there smaller ones. Are there liquid oxygen that you can carry From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:24:18 AMSubject: Patti Patti, I'm mending. I think the sinus infection is beginning to clear though I still have some funky drainage when I blow my nose it's definitely less. I'm taking the antibiotic, using the Flonase and using the neti pot twice a day for now. My back is bothering me more than I thought it would. I confess to being unpleasantly surprised by how painful this is. I took of the bandage last night for the first time and was rather stunned to see how bruised the area is. No wonder I'm so sore right? Nothing good can come out of the dermatologist saying something like "Wow, I'm going to have to dig a bit here". The more time goes by though the better it will get so I'm just waiting it out. I took a 1/2 a percocet yesterday, today I'm pretty sure I will be able to get by with just ibuprofen. It's a beautiful day today here. We're supposed to get into the low 60's so I will get outside for a while this afternoon and I will also get over to the gym and do my walking, get on the bike and participate in the exercise class. Thanks for checking up on me. It's just been one of those weeks and I'm feeling the stress. Tomorrow I have my in person support group and I'm really looking forward to that! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Patti <napa73 (AT) comcast (DOT) . net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 8:57:39 AMSubject: Re: Frustrated Beth, Just wondering how you are feeling today.....sinus infection better?..... . and how is your back? Patti Indianapolis PF 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 mary do a search for Puritan to learn about liquid o2 systems there are others, but that is the one i am most familar with Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: PattiTo: Breathe-Support Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 12:20 PM Thanks Beth. One more thing to figure out. I was really interested in the liquid tanks but that seems confusing too. I still manage to work a couple of night a week as a receptionist and the tank I just got is loud and cumbersome. From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:58:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti , An E tank is rather large. It's about 3 feet tall and weighs I think around 12 pounds. There are many smaller sizes: Here is a table with all the different sizes below. You will find the weights different than what I stated because this table refers to aluminum cylinders which are considerably lighter than what the typical O2 supplier has available. It really depends on how much O2 you are using and how long you need the cylinder to last. I gave up a long time ago on anything but the E cylinders because I lose patience with having to change my tanks frequently. For the things that I normally need to do an E cylinder will last me a two or three days so that's what I use generally. I do have 4 smaller D cylinder's that I can use if I want something smaller, like going out for dinner or something like that when I want something less obtrusive than an E cylinder on a cart. But that happens rarely these days. I generally go for what is most convenient and comfortable for me. Table 1Aluminum Cylinder Specifications* Name Diameter (in.) Height (in.) Capacity (liters) Weight (lb.)** M-2 3.21 5.37 34 0.7 A or M-4 3.21 8.4 113 1.6 B or M-6 3.21 11.6 164 2.2 ML-6 4.38 7.68 165 2.8 M-7 4.38 9.18 198 3.3 C or M-9 4.38 10.7 255 3.7 D or M-15 4.38 16.5 425 5.3 E or M-24 4.38 24.9 680 7.9 Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Terry Oettinger <iltopaint (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:26:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti Beth,I see that you are on so I have a question for you. I just had the RT here trying to get me a portable tank to take with me when I go out. My husband thinks I ordered the wrong one. Is an E tank big are there smaller ones. Are there liquid oxygen that you can carry From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:24:18 AMSubject: Patti Patti, I'm mending. I think the sinus infection is beginning to clear though I still have some funky drainage when I blow my nose it's definitely less. I'm taking the antibiotic, using the Flonase and using the neti pot twice a day for now. My back is bothering me more than I thought it would. I confess to being unpleasantly surprised by how painful this is. I took of the bandage last night for the first time and was rather stunned to see how bruised the area is. No wonder I'm so sore right? Nothing good can come out of the dermatologist saying something like "Wow, I'm going to have to dig a bit here". The more time goes by though the better it will get so I'm just waiting it out. I took a 1/2 a percocet yesterday, today I'm pretty sure I will be able to get by with just ibuprofen. It's a beautiful day today here. We're supposed to get into the low 60's so I will get outside for a while this afternoon and I will also get over to the gym and do my walking, get on the bike and participate in the exercise class. Thanks for checking up on me. It's just been one of those weeks and I'm feeling the stress. Tomorrow I have my in person support group and I'm really looking forward to that! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Patti <napa73 (AT) comcast (DOT) . net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 8:57:39 AMSubject: Re: Frustrated Beth, Just wondering how you are feeling today.....sinus infection better?..... . and how is your back? Patti Indianapolis PF 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I carry a C tank with a conserver. I carry a spare but they last me quite awhile.Beverley Joy,71,PF, Chronic HP, birds and mold 1-09,Sjogren's,Fibromyalgia IdahoSubject: Re: PattiTo: Breathe-Support Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 9:20 AM Thanks Beth. One more thing to figure out. I was really interested in the liquid tanks but that seems confusing too. I still manage to work a couple of night a week as a receptionist and the tank I just got is loud and cumbersome. From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:58:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti , An E tank is rather large. It's about 3 feet tall and weighs I think around 12 pounds. There are many smaller sizes: Here is a table with all the different sizes below. You will find the weights different than what I stated because this table refers to aluminum cylinders which are considerably lighter than what the typical O2 supplier has available. It really depends on how much O2 you are using and how long you need the cylinder to last. I gave up a long time ago on anything but the E cylinders because I lose patience with having to change my tanks frequently. For the things that I normally need to do an E cylinder will last me a two or three days so that's what I use generally. I do have 4 smaller D cylinder's that I can use if I want something smaller, like going out for dinner or something like that when I want something less obtrusive than an E cylinder on a cart. But that happens rarely these days. I generally go for what is most convenient and comfortable for me. Table 1Aluminum Cylinder Specifications* Name Diameter (in.) Height (in.) Capacity (liters) Weight (lb.)** M-2 3.21 5.37 34 0.7 A or M-4 3.21 8.4 113 1.6 B or M-6 3.21 11.6 164 2.2 ML-6 4.38 7.68 165 2.8 M-7 4.38 9.18 198 3.3 C or M-9 4.38 10.7 255 3.7 D or M-15 4.38 16.5 425 5.3 E or M-24 4.38 24.9 680 7.9 Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Terry Oettinger <iltopaint (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:26:42 AMSubject: Re: Patti Beth,I see that you are on so I have a question for you. I just had the RT here trying to get me a portable tank to take with me when I go out. My husband thinks I ordered the wrong one. Is an E tank big are there smaller ones. Are there liquid oxygen that you can carry From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 10:24:18 AMSubject: Patti Patti, I'm mending. I think the sinus infection is beginning to clear though I still have some funky drainage when I blow my nose it's definitely less. I'm taking the antibiotic, using the Flonase and using the neti pot twice a day for now. My back is bothering me more than I thought it would. I confess to being unpleasantly surprised by how painful this is. I took of the bandage last night for the first time and was rather stunned to see how bruised the area is. No wonder I'm so sore right? Nothing good can come out of the dermatologist saying something like "Wow, I'm going to have to dig a bit here". The more time goes by though the better it will get so I'm just waiting it out. I took a 1/2 a percocet yesterday, today I'm pretty sure I will be able to get by with just ibuprofen. It's a beautiful day today here. We're supposed to get into the low 60's so I will get outside for a while this afternoon and I will also get over to the gym and do my walking, get on the bike and participate in the exercise class. Thanks for checking up on me. It's just been one of those weeks and I'm feeling the stress. Tomorrow I have my in person support group and I'm really looking forward to that! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Patti <napa73 (AT) comcast (DOT) . net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Fri, January 15, 2010 8:57:39 AMSubject: Re: Frustrated Beth, Just wondering how you are feeling today.....sinus infection better?..... . and how is your back? Patti Indianapolis PF 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks, Patti! It helps me to live as I would normally (whatever THAT is!)! B Barbara McD PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever Beautiful Western NC Counting my blessings: #37--End of drought. Consider what a great forest is set ablaze by a small spark. ( 3:5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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