I don't know if this is the right place
for this question, but i'll give it a
shot.
I've had really bad gas problems
(flatulence) for many years but it was
about a year ago when the answer dawned on
me: I have never been a functional burper.
When I do burp they are really weak and
practically unannounced and erratic. They
happen so fast that I am not able to even
understand what I did to make it happen.
It is this involuntary nature of my burps
that has always bothered me, because I am
always bloated with gas but with no
knowledge or expertise on how to
manipulate my esophogus to release the
buildup in my stomach.
But there is movement in my esophogus. I
can feel the gas climbing up, but
somewhere at the top it cannot escape and
is forced back down. When I feel it
coming up I try to flex and position my
neck and mouth in diferent ways, but
rarely with any success. I have seen a
specialist about this but he has been less
than helpful in finding the problem or a
solution. I had a biopsy down the
esophogus to test the pressure, but these
tests showed that I had normal reflexes
and a loose value. But I think the
problem is farther up at the top of the
esophogus where it joins my mouth cavity.
I have not been able to arrange a nother
follow up appointment, and someother
people I talk to say there there is no
valve up there so there shouldn't be a
reason why the gas can't come up.
I might also add that I rarely vomit; in
fact over the christmas break was the
first time I threw up in years, brought on
my a violent reaction to something I ate.
I figure that my motility is somehow
screwed up.
I have had trouble finding information
about this problem on the internet. I
fear that I am alone in the world with
this problem, but hopefully someone here
can offer some helpful information on the
subject.
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klerik
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1
Posted: 10-23-06 09:15am
You're not the only one. I can hear the
gurgling noise in my throat. I think it's
gas escaping into the esophagus - have no
idea how. This causes me to bloat up.
And since I can't burp, I have to force it
by discretely going to the nearest
restroom and stick a finger into the back
of my throat. This causes the air to come
rushing out, which makes me feel loads
better. However, if you're not used to
it, it may bring out much more than air.
This problem's been plaguing me for years.
I haven't found any information regarding
this and would really appreciate it if
anyone can share. This predicament has
caused me to be less sociable and is a
nightmare. When the gas builds up, I
become very tense and cannot carry an
enjoyable conversation anymore. I believe
it's connected to anxiety.
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meells
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-02-07 17:42pm
I have the exact same thing! Doesn't
matter what, how or when I eat/drink.
Sometimes I don't have to do either for
the throat noises to start, and they go on
for ages. I really wish someone could
teach me how to sort this out without
resorting to sticking my fingers down my
throat The worst part of
it is how embarrassing it can be! For
anyone else, they'll burp and done, for me
the noises just keep going and they can be
pretty loud! The bloating as well, I've
tried all those pro-bacteria things that
are meant to help bloating but it just
seems that not being able to burp will
always lead to me have a football sized
load of air in my tummy. I love beer as
well, and I can't get past 5 pints
otherwise it just get painful and usually
ends in violent hiccups. Ridiculous, there
must be something?!
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meells
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-02-07 17:47pm
Ah and Klerik, I wouldn't be so worried
about it in the social context of things.
Usually if you explain to the person
you're having a conversation with that you
can't physically burp, you can usually
laugh it off! My throat noises are like a
game for my friends now, they think its
funny when they're the first one to hear
them. Good luck though, let me know if you
find any cures.
I moved this to a somewhat more
appropriate forum . You may get more
answers there to your problem i put it in
digestive and bowel disorders category.
hope you get the answers your lookin for
Diane
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sc78
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 05-06-07 13:44pm
I have the same problem and would love to
know if anyone gets any kind of diagnosis
for this. I have never been able to burp
my whole life. Not drinking soda and beer
helps, but sometimes other food will cause
the gas. It is an especially huge problem
for me because I am a singer. I get that
creaking and groaning noise in my throat
and it interferes with my voice and makes
it hard to sustain notes. Now it's a habit
before all of my shows to go to the
bathroom and stick my finger down my
throat to get rid of any gas. It is a
horribly embarassing and sometimes painful
situation and when I try to explain it to
people, they just laugh or look at me like
I'm weird.
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Bella2007
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 05-13-07 12:18pm
Oh my god, I cannot believe I have just
come across this forum & there are
others like me!! I have only ever burped
on a few occasions..usually when I have
been to the pub and had a few drinks,
(alcohol is a muscle relaxant), and have a
build up of gas in my chest so badly that
I think I am going to be sick, and a
(rather loud!) burp comes out. The only
thing that relieves the pressure or
painful hiccups I get, is when I lie down.
I have had to do this many times on toilet
floors and even in the street. I get that
gurgling noise and uncomfortable feeling
of wind in my chest but nothing comes out,
whatever I do. The worst thing is the
bloating. I wake up in the morning a size
8 and go to bed a size 14! I have had
every medical test you can imagine. The
Endoscope was the worst one. But, all
tests come back normal. The Docs think it
is the esophogeal sphincter valve not
relaxing (I have tried all the muscle
relaxants going). Does anyone else get an
ache in their jaw/ears/chest when
excercising? I have always had this too,
not sure if it is related. Also I have
been told that I have a slight hiatus
hernia, but that this probably isn't
causing the problem (?). Anyway, I will
try the fingers on top of tongue thing and
see if that works..maybe it is related to
anxiousness as suggested by someone else
(I am very anxious), but there must be a
way to 'learn' how to burp? No-one I've
met so far has been able to teach me..if
anyone can somehow explain what to do in
simple terms to force wind out I'd be
really interested. Perhaps, once you have
burped a few times and know how to do it,
you can keep doing it?
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mtrnin
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 05-29-07 23:55pm
hello all,
i have this problem but not with burping,
but after a meal i have to stick my finger
down my throat to almost gag or make a
different noise to make myself feel
better. As soon as i stick my finger down
my throat it seems like air comes out and
i feel better. I also do have anxiety
which somone mentioned. Anyone have
help???
thanks,
joe
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sing01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: New York, NY
Posted: 06-18-07 17:32pm
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I HAVE ALL MY LIFE
been searching for somebody with this
problem and when I talk about it with any
of my friends, they always make fun of me.
I rarely release gas.. I burp maybe once
a year a tiny tiny burp that most people
can't even hear it. As a result, I
regularly make these gurgly noises in the
back of my throat.. that can sometimes
occur every minute and can last for as
long as two hours. I find that citric
acid in juices, fruits, and tomatoes can
sometimes make it worse but it's sometimes
random. I also get very bloated. I've
tried to learn how to burp.. to no avail.
I've wondered if what I have is acid
reflux, but I was beginning to think that
it wasn't b/c I'm not in any pain.. and I
don't think it's heartburn. As I've read
these posts, I think it's a matter of not
knowing how to burp. If anybody knows of
any remedies, they would be life-savers.
I would rather not have to stick a finger
down my throat. I'm going to show this
forum now to one of my buddies who has
been making fun of my "can't burp.. but
I'm making throat noises" problem for a
while now.
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goldiestar
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 124
I Can't Burp Posted: 06-21-07 16:34pm
Might I suggest you consult a naturopath.
They might recommend a digestive enzyme
for this. Something you take prior to
eating. Just a suggestion.
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Ralphyfly
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posted: 06-26-07 05:58am
I have the same problem. I had a number of
tests done. They determined that food
entered my small intestines too slowly and
prescrived metachlopramide to push the
food into my intestines more quickly. This
did nothing for me. I then went to another
gastroenterologist who prescribed
desipramine (an antidepressant) in 1/10
the normal dose after studies showed this
sometimes helped. This had a number of
wonderful side effects but did not relax
the muscles, as he said it would do. So
I'm at a loss again. Anyone have any luck?
Until we do figure something else, I
recommend the finger down the throat
method.
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west1rd
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 07-04-07 00:52am
same deal here. past year or so the
noises or whatever have been worse.
i sit here now, chest burning haha. it is
nuts that others got the same thing.....
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goldiestar
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 124
Posted: 07-04-07 23:48pm
Have you considered what you are eating
and how it affects you system? Perhaps
there are certain foods that your body is
not compatible with. I would consider
seeking out the advice of a naturopath to
help find a solution. Chances are they
will find the cause and help with a
solution. Just a suggestion. The advice of
a naturopath definately helped me.
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mtrnin
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 07-05-07 16:13pm
i dont think any different types of food
make a difference any time i eat more than
a couple of bits i am sticking my finger
down my throat doing a little gag and
burping. Than finally i feel better.
What do natropath doctors do? Anyone
figure this problem out yet? help its
embarassing and uncomfortable
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deltaninertango
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 08-01-07 15:33pm
Like all of you, I couldn't burp. As a
kid I didn't care, because I could fart so
well and it was funny. Then it got bad,
drinking beer is tough because you get so
much gas inside. It would hurt. Maybe
once a month i'd let out a small belch,
but I couldn't control it and it wasn't
satisfying.
Then I went to denver, CO. for a few days
(i'm from michigan).
Now I burp 10 times a day, mostly after
meals. Still can't exactly control it,
but i'm learning. They are nice,
satisfying burps- it feels so good.
Was it the altitude that cured me? Not
sure. Maybe it was timing, my Dad had the
same problem, but started burping in his
late 30's. I'm only 25 though. Maybe it
was Denver.
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lurk
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 08-16-07 09:32am
I can burp but my throat makes these
gurgling noises all the time. I don't
think it's air trapped trying to get out--
I think I must have a narrow throat
opening or something like that so saliva
doesn't drain out properly-- kinda like
the sound your kitchen sink makes as it's
draining the last of the water. To the
people who can't burp, it's part throat
action-- you have to kind of move your
adam's apple downwards at the same time
you squeeze upwards with your stomach,
almost like the way your stomach heaves
upwards when you're vomiting. That's an
exaggerated motion, but you get the idea.
Hope that helps.
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goldiestar
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 124
Posted: 08-17-07 12:45pm
mtrnin
wrote:
What do natropath doctors
do?
A naturopath can see what you are eating -
they analyze your daily body habits and
together you and the naturopath break
everything down that could be associated
with your problem. They tend to give you
more time to find the cause - as my
experience with doctors have been to treat
the symptom and not resolve what causes
the symptom.
Good Luck! I hope you find relief soon.
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jto4
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
Help Me!!! Posted: 10-05-07 17:02pm
im 20 years old and i have never been able
to burp. i always fart so i didnt seem to
be worried about it but now my gf says im
a friek so im starting to panic. i can
always here a sound coming but then
nothing happens. i always try to burp but
it just never happens! i need to seek
medical advice asap cause im losing loads
of weight and i am just skin and bone help
me please.xx
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WMFK
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 10-05-07 20:15pm
What a relief to see so many fellow
sufferers! I've gurgled my whole life
(was bullied over it at school) and take
frequent trips to the toliet on a night
out to stick my fingers down my throat
(although I've been doing it so long now I
almost have to have my whole hand in my
mouth to get a gag reflex). It's most
embaressing after a meal out - I get so
bloated I look pregnant and have
difficulty breathing but going to the
toliet looks and sounds like an eating
disorder!
I've been to the doctors a few times and
they just dismiss me out of hand, label me
as having IBS and shove me out of the
office. It's a genuine problem, why won't
anyone take it seriously if this many
people are suffering with it?!?!?!?!
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sarzylou
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 10-09-07 21:45pm
I cannot believe I have finally found
people with the same thing as me!!
I have had this for about 2 years now
almost every day no matter what i do, eat
or drink and I cannot imagine having it
for much longer. At some points it leaves
me so frustrated it has left me in tears.
I have had to cancel things and leave
places early (including work) because of
it.
I have never been able to burp and for me
it starts out as small burping/gurgling
noises which build up to louder ones that
people can actually hear and eventually
hiccups. Nothing seems to help it apart
from sticking my finger down my throat
(which makes me want to throw up but
instead lets out a very loud burp like
thing) which makes me feel better but does
not take it away and laying down also
stops it until i get back up again.
I find that if I let it bother me it gets
worse but if I try and ignore it and keep
busy it seems to go away for a bit. On
most days I go without eating and drinking
until I get home which you can imagine is
not ideal but it helps. I have been to see
doctors about it and they look at me as if
I am MAD. I have also been given things
for anxiety, IBS and acid reflex, none of
which work.
My boyfriend has suggested acupuncture,
yoga and other forms of stress relief as I
do get quite wound up on a daily basis but
it just seems weird that stress could be
the cause of this? I am going to look into
though, along with seeing a natropath.
I wonder why there are so few people out
there with this and doctors have no idea
about it. It is so frustrating!!!
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The worst part of
it is how embarrassing it can be! For
anyone else, they'll burp and done, for me
the noises just keep going and they can be
pretty loud! The bloating as well, I've
tried all those pro-bacteria things that
are meant to help bloating but it just
seems that not being able to burp will
always lead to me have a football sized
load of air in my tummy. I love beer as
well, and I can't get past 5 pints
otherwise it just get painful and usually
ends in violent hiccups. Ridiculous, there
must be something?!
i put it in
digestive and bowel disorders category.
hope you get the answers your lookin for
