chronic hiccups after knee surgery

[santiagomark]

Hi,

Sorry if this is the wrong forum but was hoping for advice or some signposting.

My father had double knee surgery a few years ago. After the operation he developed sever hiccups which drained him to the point of exhaustion and he kept vomiting. These then stopped after he was given some medication for them. They then started up again a year later and had the same awful affects of vomiting, insomnia, loss of weight etc. Again these went. He ha snow developed them again another year later and he has become very weak. The GP is fairly useless and does't seem to understand the issue.

I have researched a bit and it appears that the Phrenal neve that runs from the spine can cause this issue after surgery.

We are now considering going private as i've become very worried about him, he is 77.

If anyone has experienced or knows any other information around this issue . i'd be happy to hear from you

Thanks

[Janecc12]

Oh god that sounds awful. Firstly I would contact whoever did the knee surgery and get an appointment to see them. Secondly, Amitriptyline helps stop chronic hiccups - is your dad given these? I also would consider a private doctor if your GP cant help, but try the surgeons secretary first - the hospital switchboard should put you through. X