Random thought of the day.

[clffrdfdge]

Try holding your two hands together and take your two index fingers and hold them as close together tip to tip as long as you can, concentrate that might do it. An older lady show me this a long time ago and I think it worked at the time.

[brokeno]

Put mustard on your tongue

[okrattler]

Try holding your two hands together and take your two index fingers and hold them as close together tip to tip as long as you can, concentrate that might do it. An older lady show me this a long time ago and I think it worked at the time.

I've heard of that method also and I think it worked too. Hadn't heard of some of these others but I'll keep them in mind. They finally went away and I think reading and thinking about what I was saying/typing took my mind off of them.

I'm surprised I had them for as long as I did. I just stopped thinking about it as much. Which honestly shouldn't be that hard for me. I get amused or distracted by things pretty easily. Just sitting around I get distracted. I think about things that make me laugh or whatever.....You wouldn't think hiccups have a chance with me.

[125Dad]

Stick your thumb up your..... that will get rid of them.

Lmao just kidding

I wish I would have read the whole post before trying this. Lol.

[nursejenn]

I wish I would have read the whole post before trying this. Lol.

But did it work?

[okrattler]

But did it work?

And did you have to whistle three times,count backwards or anything special, if it did work?LOL

[125Dad]

But did it work?

No but I got nervous and started chewing thumb nail that worked.

[Kelmat]

A couple of tums sometimes works for me

[100%TtId]

Pinch and hold your upper lip for 30 seconds.

[Froggy]

Old thread on Absolute cure for hiccups

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96140&highlight=hiccups+zebra

This will sound crazy to most, but if you try it ----- it really work!
Everyone in my family and many friends will attest to it.

The next time you hurting from hiccups, do the following:

Think of and picture in your mind, a zebra with a pimple on its butt!

You will wonder were they went!

[30-30]

Often times, hiccups are caused by acid reflux. Alcohol, spicy/acidic food, etc. Laying down or leaning back on a couch after a big meal can trigger hiccups. Pop a couple tums and hold your breath a few times. Maalox helps too.

[Johnny Dangerr]

Here ya go.... You asked!

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiccups/symptoms-causes/syc-20352613

"Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm — the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and plays an important role in breathing. Each contraction is followed by a sudden closure of your vocal cords, which produces the characteristic "hic" sound.

Hiccups may result from a large meal, alcoholic or carbonated beverages or sudden excitement. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. For most people, a bout of hiccups usually lasts only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may persist for months. This can result in weight loss and exhaustion.

Symptoms

Hiccupping is a symptom. It may sometimes be accompanied by a slight tightening sensation in your chest, abdomen or throat.

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment to see your doctor if your hiccups last more than 48 hours or if they are so severe that they cause problems with eating, sleeping or breathing.

Causes

The most common triggers for hiccups that last less than 48 hours include:

Drinking carbonated beverages

Drinking too much alcohol

Eating too much

Excitement or emotional stress

Sudden temperature changes

Swallowing air with chewing gum or sucking on candy

Hiccups that last more than 48 hours may be caused by a variety of factors, which can be grouped into the following categories.

Nerve damage or irritation

A cause of long-term hiccups is damage to or irritation of the vagus nerves or phrenic nerves, which serve the diaphragm muscle. Factors that may cause damage or irritation to these nerves include:

A hair or something else in your ear touching your eardrum

A tumor, cyst or goiter in your neck

Gastroesophageal reflux

Sore throat or laryngitis

Central nervous system disorders

A tumor or infection in your central nervous system or damage to your central nervous system as a result of trauma can disrupt your body's normal control of the hiccup reflex. Examples include:

Encephalitis

Meningitis

Multiple sclerosis

Stroke

Traumatic brain injury

Tumors

Metabolic disorders and drugs

Long-term hiccups can be triggered by:

Alcoholism

Anesthesia

Barbiturates

Diabetes

Electrolyte imbalance

Kidney disease

Steroids

Tranquilizers

Risk factors

Men are much more likely to develop long-term hiccups than are women. Other factors that may increase your risk of hiccups include:

Mental or emotional issues.*Anxiety, stress and excitement have been associated with some cases of short-term and long-term hiccups.

Surgery.*Some people develop hiccups after undergoing general anesthesia or after procedures that involve abdominal organs.

Complications

Prolonged hiccups may interfere with:

Eating

Sleeping

Speech

Wound healing after surgery

Causes

The most common triggers for hiccups that last less than 48 hours include:

Drinking carbonated beverages

Drinking too much alcohol

Eating too much

Excitement or emotional stress

Sudden temperature changes

Swallowing air with chewing gum or sucking on candy

Hiccups that last more than 48 hours may be caused by a variety of factors, which can be grouped into the following categories.

Nerve damage or irritation

A cause of long-term hiccups is damage to or irritation of the vagus nerves or phrenic nerves, which serve the diaphragm muscle. Factors that may cause damage or irritation to these nerves include:

A hair or something else in your ear touching your eardrum

A tumor, cyst or goiter in your neck

Gastroesophageal reflux

Sore throat or laryngitis

Central nervous system disorders

A tumor or infection in your central nervous system or damage to your central nervous system as a result of trauma can disrupt your body's normal control of the hiccup reflex. Examples include:

Encephalitis

Meningitis

Multiple sclerosis

Stroke

Traumatic brain injury

Tumors

Metabolic disorders and drugs

Long-term hiccups can be triggered by:

Alcoholism

Anesthesia

Barbiturates

Diabetes

Electrolyte imbalance

Kidney disease

Steroids

Tranquilizers

Diagnosis

During the physical exam, your doctor may perform a neurological exam to check your:

Balance and coordination

Muscle strength and tone

Reflexes

Sight and sense of touch

If your doctor suspects an underlying medical condition may be causing your hiccups, he or she may recommend one or more of the following tests.

Laboratory tests

Samples of your blood may be checked for signs of:

Diabetes

Infection

Kidney disease

Imaging tests

These types of tests may be able to detect anatomical abnormalities that may be affecting the vagus nerve, phrenic nerve or diaphragm. Imaging tests may include:

Chest X-ray

Computerized tomography (CT)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Endoscopic tests

These procedures utilize a thin, flexible tube containing a tiny camera, which is passed down your throat to check for problems in your esophagus or windpipe.

Treatment

Most cases of hiccups go away on their own without medical treatment. If an underlying medical condition is causing your hiccups, treatment of that illness may eliminate the hiccups. The following treatments may be considered for hiccups that have lasted longer than two days.

Medications

Drugs that may be used to treat long-term hiccups include:

Baclofen

Chlorpromazine

Metoclopramide

Surgical and other procedures

If less invasive treatments aren't effective, your doctor may recommend an injection of an anesthetic to block your phrenic nerve to stop hiccups.

Another option is to surgically implant a battery-operated device to deliver mild electrical stimulation to your vagus nerve. This procedure is most commonly used to treat epilepsy, but it has also helped control persistent hiccups.

Lifestyle and home remedies

Although there's no certain way to stop hiccups, if you have a bout of hiccups that lasts longer than a few minutes, the following home remedies may provide relief, although they are unproven:

Breathe into a paper bag

Gargle with ice water

Hold your breath

Sip cold water

If you have chronic hiccups, lifestyle changes may help:

Avoid carbonated beverages and gas-producing foods

Eat smaller meals

Alternative medicine

When long-term hiccups don't respond to other remedies, alternative treatments, such as hypnosis and acupuncture, may be helpful."

I should be explosive reading this................

[Jmac]

Eat a teaspoon of peanut butter, problem solved.

[dphillips62]

Hiccups

I wish I would have read the whole post before trying this. Lol.

Spit coffee all over the keyboard

[tradtiger]

Drink a glass of water completely while someone holds your earflaps closed. Works every time.