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I found for me, imitrex were causing longer cycles and rebound Ch's really soon after each attack. Here is SA, they are no longer available as well. I think 02 is the best way. For me, Prednisone and loading D3 is helping. I went 1 week without an attack or shadow. I actually thought my season was over, but the other night I had 8 attacks at night. I don't know how to tell if the season is over anymore cos I used to count 7 days and if I'm completely pain free after the 7th day, I know it's over. Now I'm not sure anymore. I don't get day time attacks this season. Not 1. Just gets me at night. I think the timing of the Prednisone has to be spot on when I take it at 10 am everyday in-between food. That seems to be helping me this cycle. I have those rare nights with multiple attacks as mentioned above. Also noticed that it happens on a full moon always.

I have also put regulators on my go to list when people ask me what I want for birthday/Christmas or anything else. Also mix in a mask once a year. I keep "extra" in the car home and work.

Cyman, do you have oxygen or some other abortive (a triptan such as Imitrex or Zomig; DMT)?

...my favorite O2 shop tech gave me a bag of these and said "don't be afraid to change frequently, you don't want failure at the worst possible time". same dude "loaned" me (wink wink) an m60 tank reg (different than e-tank) which i still have..."return when you don't need anymore" he said. for a clusterhead that meant never. also have several spare e-tank regs bought from Amazon...Medline i think...never had a single problem. ALWAYS have a spare...it's really cheap insurance that you won't need until you REALLY do.

For our uses, I like the low cost of the Amazon units. If anyone asks, this is what I recommend. Now if I were an EMT, would I want to carry one on the truck? Probably not, but for our use I think they are fine. The low price gets someone with limited resources a 25LPM regulator for minimal outlay. I have a WT Farley too. Great, well-made unit with a 40LPM option but they cost a bit more. The only regulator I've had trouble with was a one I purchased on eBay.....the yoke bent after a few years of use and wouldn't stay sealed to the tank outlet. I robbed a couple parts off it and in the trash it went. I figure I got more than 20 bucks worth of use out of it. With any regulator, keep spare seals around. You'll need them eventually.

I’ve used a few cheaper regulators and found that you get what you pay for. Some worked fine for a while but had flow issues later. It’s worth checking reviews and ensuring the regulator is easy to adjust. Look for ones with warranties or easy replacements.

The last regulators I purchased a few years ago were here: https://www.wtfarley.com/Oxygen-Standard-Body-Click-Regulator https://www.wtfarley.com/Oxygen-Standard-Body-Click-Regulator-CGA-540 I have no complaints. I did have one fail in the past and they did replace it for me.