Re: Thorazine for Hiccup Spasms

[Guest guest]

Donna,

So glad to hear that at least Rick is resting. I tried to do some

research this morning on hick ups for you and could not come up with

anything. I know that at least 2 different people hear was asking

about the same problem a few months back.

Hopefully, one of them will see your post and come up with

something.

Keep us posted on Rick,

Joyce

> Just returned from 8th radiation treatment, and we told the Doc

> about Rick's terrible hiccup spasms. They have given him 25mg

> Thorazine to take one every 8 hours as needed. Took his first one

> at 9:00 this morning ....... not sure if it's helping yet, but it

> sure seemed to knock him out. He's in bed sleeping now .........

> which is probably the very best thing for him right now. I'll let

> you know if it works, in case anyone else develops this problem.

>

> Donna S.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for trying Joyce! You know, it's a shame the " search box " on

this board doesn't search posting contents. It appears to only

seach titles and sender/recipient info. I remember there being some

posts about that too ........ but can't pull it up in the " search "

box. Maybe Yahoo will improve that one day. ) The thorazine

helped quite a bit ........ he still has them, but they aren't as

pronounced as they were. We will definitely cut the pill in half

next time though ............ Rick's not sure he wants to trade

that " Thorazine Fog " for the improvement he got from the

hiccups! ) Guess it's always a Catch 22, huh? At least we know

he CAN get relief if he wants it bad enough. ) How is

feeling this week?

Donna

> > Just returned from 8th radiation treatment, and we told the Doc

> > about Rick's terrible hiccup spasms. They have given him 25mg

> > Thorazine to take one every 8 hours as needed. Took his first

one

> > at 9:00 this morning ....... not sure if it's helping yet, but

it

> > sure seemed to knock him out. He's in bed sleeping

now .........

> > which is probably the very best thing for him right now. I'll

let

> > you know if it works, in case anyone else develops this problem.

> >

> > Donna S.

[Guest guest]

Donna,

I got this off the American Cancer Society page. It sounds like

what I used to have my kids do when it happened to them.

Hiccups

Hiccups happen when the diaphragm (the main muscle used in

breathing) suddenly contracts between normal breaths. Hiccups can be

caused by irritation of the nerve that controls the diaphragm, or by

excess air in the stomach.

What to Do

Breathe slowly and deeply into a paper bag for ten breaths at a

time.

Drink water slowly.

Hold a teaspoon of sugar in the mouth and then swallow.

Do Not

Ignore the hiccups

Force yourself to eat (It may cause vomiting.) Call the Doctor

If hiccups last for more than one day

If you have trouble breathing

If your stomach seems puffy or bloated

Thanks for asking about . He seems to be feeling better these

days. He is all involved with his airboat. He does still get tired

easily and takes a long nap when he does. I called Radiology Monday

to try to get an appt. with the Radiologist and today I had to call

and see what the problem was. The girl said they are soooo busy

that she just did not have time. I politely told her that time was

very important to us also because the IMRT did not totally get rid

of the met. I am still fighting to have everything done that was

promised to us. I finally got her to commit to a April 5th

appointment. We see the Onc again on May 17th unless something

comes up before that time. Our cancer center seems to be getting

busier and busier these days.

I found out that Medicare only allows a PET every 3 months if

necessary so that may be the reason for the delay.

Joyce

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-- In colon_cancer_support , " Donna Sisco "

<cncrsps2002@y...> wrote:

> Thanks for trying Joyce! You know, it's a shame the " search box "

on

> this board doesn't search posting contents. It appears to only

> seach titles and sender/recipient info. I remember there being

some

> posts about that too ........ but can't pull it up in the " search "

> box. Maybe Yahoo will improve that one day. ) The thorazine

> helped quite a bit ........ he still has them, but they aren't as

> pronounced as they were. We will definitely cut the pill in half

> next time though ............ Rick's not sure he wants to trade

> that " Thorazine Fog " for the improvement he got from the

> hiccups! ) Guess it's always a Catch 22, huh? At least we know

> he CAN get relief if he wants it bad enough. ) How is

> feeling this week?

>

> Donna

>

>

> > > Just returned from 8th radiation treatment, and we told the

Doc

> > > about Rick's terrible hiccup spasms. They have given him 25mg

> > > Thorazine to take one every 8 hours as needed. Took his first

> one

> > > at 9:00 this morning ....... not sure if it's helping yet, but

> it

> > > sure seemed to knock him out. He's in bed sleeping

> now .........

> > > which is probably the very best thing for him right now. I'll

> let

> > > you know if it works, in case anyone else develops this

problem.

> > >

> > > Donna S.

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna,

My dad had the same problem right after his surgery when he was hooked

up to the NG tube. It got better in time, but he had a bad reaction

to the Thorazine. He was totally out of it and confused when he was

on it. Not everyone has this kind of reaction, but just keep an eye

on him.

Good luck,

Karin (Toby's daughter)

> Just returned from 8th radiation treatment, and we told the Doc

> about Rick's terrible hiccup spasms. They have given him 25mg

> Thorazine to take one every 8 hours as needed. Took his first one

> at 9:00 this morning ....... not sure if it's helping yet, but it

> sure seemed to knock him out. He's in bed sleeping now .........

> which is probably the very best thing for him right now. I'll let

> you know if it works, in case anyone else develops this problem.

>

> Donna S.