Bender 1,062 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 OK this is a bit random Since about the age of 12 I've been able to stop hiccups by physical means, compression of diaphragm and surrounding muscles is the best description I can give. I don't get how I have not been able to get others to do this, over time though I have improved on this and can pretty much stop them in their tracks without physical intervention. Is anyone else able to control them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Many moons ago I once had them for 3 days straight Was that bad the Wife asked me to sleep on sofa So to answer your question no I cant!! Incidentally the guiness record for hiccups is 68 years 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,062 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tiggie said: Many moons ago I once had them for 3 days straight Was that bad the Wife asked me to sleep on sofa So to answer your question no I cant!! Incidentally the guiness record for hiccups is 68 years Dear God I'm annoyed if I have 2, I class that as a fail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullscreenaging 19 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/07/charles-osborne-had-the-hiccups-for-68-years-from-1922-to-1990/ 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,062 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, fullscreenaging said: https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/07/charles-osborne-had-the-hiccups-for-68-years-from-1922-to-1990/ That could induce a fit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rennie 230 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I almost never get them anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Six30 642 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 very rare for me to get em . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlycatchymonkey 672 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, fullscreenaging said: https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/07/charles-osborne-had-the-hiccups-for-68-years-from-1922-to-1990/ Jeez poor guy. If I drink a cold or iced fizzy drink it will give me hiccups, I then have one chance of getting rid of them right at the start and if they don’t go quickly enough I’ll have hiccups on n off for 3-4 days! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I'm usually fine but have noticed cake sets me off. Think I try and eat it too fast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlycatchymonkey 672 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,062 Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Tiggie cam 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlycatchymonkey 672 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, Bender said: Tiggie cam Oh yes inspired. Go on @Tiggie we need Tiggie cake eating cam and don’t forget the hamster suit and the little hat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I did just get home to find my fantastic wife has been baking but I will not be posting videos of me scoffing all these 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlycatchymonkey 672 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tiggie said: I did just get home to find my fantastic wife has been baking but I will not be posting videos of me scoffing all these Is that full size biscuits on top of the cake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Sadly no, that are mini jammy Dodgers!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 The biscotti one is full size though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlycatchymonkey 672 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 You are one jammy so n so and it looks like two cake boxes next to them?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mississippi Bullfrog 425 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Spicy food give me hiccups. It makes going for a decent curry interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiggie 704 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 22/11/2020 at 22:46, Slowlycatchymonkey said: You are one jammy so n so and it looks like two cake boxes next to them?! They are what she made to take to work. I was given strict hands off instructions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mississippi Bullfrog 425 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tiggie said: They are what she made to take to work. I was given strict hands off instructions Same here. My wife bakes for cake Friday for the school she works at. It gives the staff something to look forward to and is very popular - but not with me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husoi 286 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) On 22/11/2020 at 21:25, Bender said: OK this is a bit random Since about the age of 12 I've been able to stop hiccups by physical means, compression of diaphragm and surrounding muscles is the best description I can give. I don't get how I have not been able to get others to do this, over time though I have improved on this and can pretty much stop them in their tracks without physical intervention. Is anyone else able to control them. Usually I stop them with a slow long breath in then an even slower breath out while I relax my chest. A bit like a quick meditation. It works every time after the first or second hiccup Edited November 25, 2020 by husoi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 1,062 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Amature lol, 2 is a fail. Nice to see someone else that can stop them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
husoi 286 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 OI!! 2 because I can't be bothered dealing with it after first one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofferz 72 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hold your breath for as long as you can - deprives the diaphragm of oxygen and the muscle can't operate. I think that's it anyway, always works for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
manxie49 111 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Big deep breath in and hold it (although make sure you start breathing again before tuning blue and passing out ) , don't know why but it seems to work for me .... That said I only seem to get hiccups after eating spicy food for some reason... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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