Hiccups

[Jane]

We have been talking about hiccups at work today. It reminded me of a remedy for them.
Take a teaspoon of sugar and let it melt between your tongue and the roof of your mouth. I have used this method myself and they stop almost immedately. 

Army Mom

[genealogynut]

We've tried that method, too.  Sometimes it worked, and other times it didn't.  We've also heard of inhaling / exhaling in a small brown paper bag (that is held tightly around the mouth and nose)10-15 times works.  We've also tried that.  Sometimes that worked and other times it didn't.

[indygal]

Hi Lois and ArmyMom,

I've used the sugar trick for many years and it nearly always works. I go one step further than just letting the sugar melt on my tongue: I hold my breath, let the sugar dissolve then swallow it. If I'm lucky, I don't pass out before the hiccups are gone!