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Hi Clare, I know what you mean about it seeming surreal. I still can’t believe my dad has gone, as with your sister, it was all very quick, and unbelievable really.
My husband lost his sister a couple of years ago, she also had cancer and she left behind a little girl who was four at the time, so I know how awful that is and how hard it is and also for your parents, as you never expect to outlive your child.
That’s why this site is so important as they offer so much fantastic advice and support and also charities such as AMMF in the UK. Hopefully, working together, there will one day be a cure and other people won’t need to suffer like this.
Mags
Hi Clare, my husband has voted from work and I am going to vote today as well, so that’s two extra votes! Will get my mum to vote as well.
Hope you are getting on ok, Mags
Dear Clare, I am so sorry about your sister. She is at peace now and she knew how much you all loved her. I know it doesn’t bring your sister back, but at least she knew that you were all there for her and I’m sure she took great comfort from that.
God bless you and your family.
Mags
Dear Mark, I can’t help very much with medical advice, but I think as Lainy suggested it would be a good idea to get a second opinion, it seems awful just to say that there isn’t any treatment without discussing the options with you first. I know what that is like, as my dad is struggling to get any help and even to get the information he needs.
I really hope you do get some help for you dad and sending you my very best wishes to you and your dad.
Thanks Lainy, we certainly do have a great family, we hadn’t expected them to sort it out so quickly, but they really went out on a limb. From what you say about Teddy, the Brioschi sounds great and hopefully my dad can get started on it tomorrow.
The italians do love their food, that’s for sure!!!
My uncle telephoned my mum yesterday evening – he had just been out and had managed to get the Brioschi – he had already arranged for it to be delivered here and it will be with us on Wednesday, which is amazingly quick.
That was so kind of them to go straight out and do that on the same day. We are so grateful to them.
Hi Gavin, my mum is going to email her sister-in-law today and ask if they will sort the Brioschi out from their end, so hopefully we might have some soon – here’s hoping it does the trick!
Best wishes, Mags
Yes, they seem like such a trivial thing, but they are really awful for the poor person who has them. Thanks so much for the info, will get on to my aunt and ask if she can arrange to send some over.
Best wishes, Mags
Hi Lainy, yes, I agree, was just talking to my mum and we were just saying as my dad’s blood sugar seems to be under control, the odd tsp of sugar won’t do any harm, especially if it means he gets some sleep. I was telling my mum about the brioschi, I noticed you had mentioned that on some other threads, but don’t think we can get it in the UK. It does sound really good so we are going to ask my dad’s sister, who lives in Omaha, Nebraska, if she could possibly get some and send it over. Are there any particular stores that she would be able to get it from.
Would be fantastic if it helps get rid of the hiccups!
Many thanks, MagsHi Randi, many thanks for the info – that’s really a help. I’ve heard that the spoon of sugar can be good, but my dad is diabetic so not sure if that would be great for him. Might be worth looking into some of the drugs the article mentioned, as maybe one of those could help.
Thanks again and best wishes, Mags
Hi Gavin, think I spoke too soon – my dad’s hiccups seemed to get better after trying the peppermint oil, but are now back again and the peppermint isn’t helping! Having said that, it might still help some people, so I guess still worth a try. Are the hiccups just part of the condition, CC, as I notice a lot of people seem to get them?
As you say, they really are the most annoying thing – they keep him awake for most of the night sometimes.
Best wishes and just to say what a great help these discussion boards are – everyone is really supportive and kind.
Hi Clarem, just to say I am thinking of your sister and hope she will soon be much stronger and feeling better.
Best wishes.
Hi Honeez, my dad has also had persistent problems with hiccups since having his stent inserted, that seems to have been the trigger. He is awake all night sometimes because of the constant hiccuping. I suggested to my mum that they try peppermint oil in a drop of warm water and it seems to have worked (fingers crossed) so might be something others can try. Worth a go!
best wishes, Mags
