Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 My friend's husband struggled with hiccups during his cancer treatment. Turned out it was the chemo drugs. It wasn't p'nil, but I could find out which one it was if that could be at all helpful, Kate F ________________________________ From: Sharon <rupertsmum@...> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 3:29:43 PM Subject: [ ] Hiccups - Plaquenil I have a question for the group, my dad like me has RA, he has recently started plaquenil, i think about a month ago, so now hes had the hiccups since monday and he is in a terrible state, he has them even while sleeping and they are causing him a lot of pain and discomfort He went to the doc on Tuesday who took some blood but advised the only tablets that would help were also used to treat schizophrenia, and as my dad had a heart attack last year they were reluctant to give him them. He had to go back to the docs today and they agreed to give him the pills now, they have some bloods back and said there were a few changes but nothing major. Now my dad has this happen years ago and he had the hiccups for 10 days that time, my mum seems to think it may be the plaquenil as she said he got put on it years ago and she cant remember why it was stopped but she has her suspicions it was because of the hiccups Does anybody know of, or has anybody experienced such side effects from plaquenil? Also does anybody know any cures for the hiccups? he has tried bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, lemon and ginger tea, drinking from the other side of the glass all to know avail Thanks Sharon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 When I was a media specialist in a middle school, sometimes a kid would come up and ask to go get water because of the hiccups. I would say, " First let me take your pulse. " I would put my thumb on their wrist, but I didn't really count anything. Then they'd say, " Now can I go get some water? " And I would say, " Where is your hiccups? " Sometimes this will work when I do it to myself, but I doubt that it would work on a case like your Dad's. It must be maddening! I hope he's soon back to normal. Sue On Jul 9, 2009, at 4:29 PM, Sharon wrote: > > Does anybody know of, or has anybody experienced such side effects > from plaquenil? Also does anybody know any cures for the hiccups? > he has tried bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, lemon and ginger tea, > drinking from the other side of the glass all to know avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Sharon, I have no cure for hiccups, and I've never heard Plaquenil causing them. If he had problems before with the med, the doctor should take him off it for awhile. I would not let him take something that can cause harm, not sure what the doctor is thinking. Do you trust this doctor? Is he a rheumy? Have you did any research online? I hope you find some answers, and he stops the hiccups. I know its very painful for him. Keep us posted, and I'm so glad your dad has you to look out for him. Hugs, Tawny > > I have a question for the group, my dad like me has RA, he has recently started plaquenil, i think about a month ago, so now hes had the hiccups since monday and he is in a terrible state, he has them even while sleeping and they are causing him a lot of pain and discomfort > > He went to the doc on Tuesday who took some blood but advised the only tablets that would help were also used to treat schizophrenia, and as my dad had a heart attack last year they were reluctant to give him them. He had to go back to the docs today and they agreed to give him the pills now, they have some bloods back and said there were a few changes but nothing major. > > Now my dad has this happen years ago and he had the hiccups for 10 days that time, my mum seems to think it may be the plaquenil as she said he got put on it years ago and she cant remember why it was stopped but she has her suspicions it was because of the hiccups > > Does anybody know of, or has anybody experienced such side effects from plaquenil? Also does anybody know any cures for the hiccups? he has tried bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, lemon and ginger tea, drinking from the other side of the glass all to know avail > > Thanks > > Sharon xx > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks for all your replies, it looks like it may not be the plaquenil then, he still has the hiccups and is now trying ridiculous things to get rid of them i.e sitting with his chin in a glass of water! We can only hope this new med kicks in soon and gives him some relief, but ill keep you all up to date Sharon xx ________________________________ From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...> Sent: Friday, 10 July, 2009 19:16:03 Subject: [ ] Re: Hiccups - Plaquenil Sharon, I have no cure for hiccups, and I've never heard Plaquenil causing them. If he had problems before with the med, the doctor should take him off it for awhile. I would not let him take something that can cause harm, not sure what the doctor is thinking. Do you trust this doctor? Is he a rheumy? Have you did any research online? I hope you find some answers, and he stops the hiccups. I know its very painful for him. Keep us posted, and I'm so glad your dad has you to look out for him. Hugs, Tawny > > I have a question for the group, my dad like me has RA, he has recently started plaquenil, i think about a month ago, so now hes had the hiccups since monday and he is in a terrible state, he has them even while sleeping and they are causing him a lot of pain and discomfort > > He went to the doc on Tuesday who took some blood but advised the only tablets that would help were also used to treat schizophrenia, and as my dad had a heart attack last year they were reluctant to give him them. He had to go back to the docs today and they agreed to give him the pills now, they have some bloods back and said there were a few changes but nothing major. > > Now my dad has this happen years ago and he had the hiccups for 10 days that time, my mum seems to think it may be the plaquenil as she said he got put on it years ago and she cant remember why it was stopped but she has her suspicions it was because of the hiccups > > Does anybody know of, or has anybody experienced such side effects from plaquenil? Also does anybody know any cures for the hiccups? he has tried bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, lemon and ginger tea, drinking from the other side of the glass all to know avail > > Thanks > > Sharon xx > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 There are a couple of things I have tried for hiccups that have worked for me. Putting a small amount of sugar on the tip of my tongue and then putting the tongue on the roof of the mouth. I've heard you can use bitters in place of sugar but haven't tried it. Also, putting a spoonful of peanut butter in your mouth and eating it slowly, without bringing it out of your mouth. If he's had them for so long it must be some sort of spasm though, I would think. I hate the hiccups. So sorry for what you all are going through! ________________________________ From: Sharon <rupertsmum@...> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 5:49:17 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Hiccups - Plaquenil Thanks for all your replies, it looks like it may not be the plaquenil then, he still has the hiccups and is now trying ridiculous things to get rid of them i.e sitting with his chin in a glass of water! We can only hope this new med kicks in soon and gives him some relief, but ill keep you all up to date Sharon xx ____________ _________ _________ __ From: tdianaok <tdianaok (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Sent: Friday, 10 July, 2009 19:16:03 Subject: [ ] Re: Hiccups - Plaquenil Sharon, I have no cure for hiccups, and I've never heard Plaquenil causing them. If he had problems before with the med, the doctor should take him off it for awhile. I would not let him take something that can cause harm, not sure what the doctor is thinking. Do you trust this doctor? Is he a rheumy? Have you did any research online? I hope you find some answers, and he stops the hiccups. I know its very painful for him. Keep us posted, and I'm so glad your dad has you to look out for him. Hugs, Tawny > > I have a question for the group, my dad like me has RA, he has recently started plaquenil, i think about a month ago, so now hes had the hiccups since monday and he is in a terrible state, he has them even while sleeping and they are causing him a lot of pain and discomfort > > He went to the doc on Tuesday who took some blood but advised the only tablets that would help were also used to treat schizophrenia, and as my dad had a heart attack last year they were reluctant to give him them. He had to go back to the docs today and they agreed to give him the pills now, they have some bloods back and said there were a few changes but nothing major. > > Now my dad has this happen years ago and he had the hiccups for 10 days that time, my mum seems to think it may be the plaquenil as she said he got put on it years ago and she cant remember why it was stopped but she has her suspicions it was because of the hiccups > > Does anybody know of, or has anybody experienced such side effects from plaquenil? Also does anybody know any cures for the hiccups? he has tried bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, lemon and ginger tea, drinking from the other side of the glass all to know avail > > Thanks > > Sharon xx > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sharon, I hope the med works for him. I feel so sorry for him, I can't imagine. Take care of him, Tawny > > Thanks for all your replies, it looks like it may not be the plaquenil then, he still has the hiccups and is now trying ridiculous things to get rid of them i.e sitting with his chin in a glass of water! We can only hope this new med kicks in soon and gives him some relief, but ill keep you all up to date > > Sharon xx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Has he tried eating some sugar? My Brother told me to eat a spoonful or two of sugar. I didn't beleive him at first, but it has worked for me everytime I have tried it. Sometimes I just eat a couple of sugar cubes. I hope he gets rid of his hiccups soon. > > Pam > > Thanks for all your replies, it looks like it may not be the plaquenil then, he still has the hiccups and is now trying ridiculous things to get rid of them i.e sitting with his chin in a glass of water! We can only hope this new med kicks in soon and gives him some relief, but ill keep you all up to date > > Sharon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I once did taxes for a gentleman who was 100% disabled from the Post Office due to chronic Hiccups. He had been retired for 5 years when I did his taxes and it has been years ago, when you had to disclose the disability to get a deduction on your taxes. He told me he had tried everything as had his doctor and nothing worked. Conniekay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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