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Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?
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@auntieoakley, that is funny that you're husband said he dreamed of going over speedbumps because in his light sleep he heard your hiccups. You have a great sense of humor. Did you or do you ever experience hiccups during the day or was it primarily at night (and presumably due to low oxygen levels)?
@odette, I appreciate hearing from the "no" side as well. I would like to hear more about your journal and symptom tracking. Would you mind starting a new discussion dedicated to the topic? It would be great advice for others and then we can also hear from members if and how they tracked their symptoms.
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Thank you. Yes, I get them all the time, from that day to this. I have a couple of ways to try and stop them, and mostly I just roll my eyes like it’s just another hot flash. There occasionally is hiccups that frighten me because they are so close together and I can’t get a breath. I have had 14 years to get used to my new different life and I believe a sense of humor is a big part of accepting that.
I always try to bring a sense of humor to when I talk about side effects, because living with cancer and cancer treatments often require them. We cannot always laugh, but it sure helps.