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REB
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:49 pm    Post subject: Hiccups Reply with quote
I had forgotten how bad I had the hiccups after my first chemo treatment. They wore me out. Medication didn't help. It got better with each treatment.

Has anyone else had that problem?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Hiccups Reply with quote
My husband would get hiccups after one of his treatments, but I can't remember which one. They are annoying -- I'm sorry. As I recall, it did get better with subsequent treatments.

Good luck!

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DulcimerGal
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Hiccups Reply with quote
REB - did you ever try a teaspoon of sugar?

Works for me every time on regular hiccups - just put it in your mouth and start swallowing - something about how long it takes just seems to work.

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REB
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: Hiccups Reply with quote
I found that breahing in as much as I can, and then swallowing, worked. I didn't try the sugar.
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