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My future son-in-law has chronic hiccups daily, sometimes for a period of 3-4 hours at a time, several times in a day. Then, they will go away but they always come back.
He does not have Lyme, but I thought I would post to see if anyone knows of a remedy. They are getting married at the end of this month, and, it would be a relief for him not to hiccup during the "I do" part!
I wonder if probiotics (Theralac) and digestive enzymes would help that. Does anyone know? Maybe, he could try it for a few weeks to see if it would calm this "inner glitch".
If anyone knows of a remedy, I'll let him know. I think he's willing to try anything. His doc was no help.
Thanks
lifeline
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I used to get them all the time! I can't stand it and I don't know how he can tolerate several hours at a time!!
My remedy has always been:
Drink water VERY slowly while someone holds your ears shut tight. Keep that throat "open" while slowly drinking....and of course, holding your breath.
If I'm alone, I get a straw and hold my own ears! Works every time once you get the hang of it.
Also....Google "hiccups" and find other remedies in case this one doesn't work for him!
I think if he'll stop all caffeine and/or carbonated beverages it may help also. His esophagus is probably irritated, to say the least!
Let me know if my remedy works for him!
It wouldn't hurt to try the enzymes or Theralac.
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bettyg
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someone in the physical therapy room had them the other day when i was there.
she gave her daughter a pen and told her to go into the bathroom, PUT PEN UNDER THE TONGUE, and drink water down from a glass or paper cup; works everytime for her. her dear grandma taught her this!
daughter came back saying water went everywhere and they were done .... surprise; started again.
she didn't have a cup or glass to drink the water from. so that's my donation tonight!
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Drinking water seems to be the key in getting the diaphram back in sync.
For my daughter, I hold the bottle of water while she drinks. She starts with her hands above her head,(straight arms) then slowly lowers them to her side as she drinks.
If she is home alone, she takes in as much water as she can, then slowly swallows while holding her breath.
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There is a very effective homeopathic remedy: "cuprum metallicum" 5C, three granules under the hiccupper's tongue and he is ready for a hiccups-free wedding
Sylvie throw them some rice for me...
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I'm not familiar with that remedy, but I'll try and find some info about it and give it to him. Yes, it would be wonderful for him to have a hiccup-free wedding!
Thanks very much.
lifeline
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He might try some craniosacral therapy. It might relieve tension in the diaphragm. Good luck!
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Fortunately, he does not drink coffee and he does drink lots of water. He is taking advice that everyone posted here (thank you), except drugs.
He is hoping alternatives/herbs, etc., will help. His doctor did at one time give him a very strong drug (don't know what it was) and he became a little space-like, which was a little scary, so he is sticking with alternative/herb treatment.
Thanks very much.
lifeline
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quote:Originally posted by lifeline: He is hoping alternatives/herbs, etc., will help. His doctor did at one time give him a very strong drug (don't know what it was) and he became a little space-like, which was a little scary, so he is sticking with alternative/herb treatment.
Seems everyone has a recipe to free him from hiccups
About the homeopathic medication I suggested, "cuprum metallicum 5C" is copper diluted ten billion times, so it is totally innocuous, no risk to be space-like.
I use the drinking from the far edge of a glass too, when I don't have cuprum metallicum at hand. Somewhat acrobatic, but works!
Good luck!
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