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Belching for over 6 months

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Haytch
Haytch

im a 50 years old relatively fit non smoker , light drinker who since September ive been belching / burping constantly and have a feeling like a lump in my throat , also feel more tired and lethargic than ever before ( generally not myself )

doctors have been brilliant even with covid around Ive had an Endoscopy , CT scans, xrays , blood tests, stool samples urine samples and have checked for everything from Lactose , thyroid and celiac disease and so far found nothing.

had Lanzoprozale then Omerprozle yet nothing works to stop it excpet when i lie down it stops, the belching is getting me so down and depressed and i cant work as

its totally draining me , any advice would be appreciated , Ive tried everything including writing down everything i eat and drink and cutting out or adding different foods to no effect.

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  • janet07438
    janet07438 Haytch

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    Hello!

    Sorry to hear you are suffering. I have a lot of similar issues (along with some heartburn) and still haven't had a clear diagnosis (endoscopy and ultrasound scan were clear)

    PPIs have mostly worked on the heartburn but the chest pressure, burping and general feeling of being drained and restless at the same time have continued.

    I found the only way of reducing the symptoms is to cut out all of the common triggers as well as a host of others. so no cake or biscuits, no red meat and no liquid except water. Even then, i am symptomatic and SO BORED of drinking water (although grateful for the relative relief it brings).

    I think the issue seems to be that for everyone where the PPIs dont work, we have to find our own bespoke treatment.

    hope you start to feeling better soon.

    • Haytch
      Haytch janet07438

      Edited

      Aw thanks for your reply , i have also been drinking more water than ever before, like you say its trial and error , i gave up the cakes biscuits etc , went gluten free for a week and i now drink kifer , still nothing seems to

      change , even tried Yoga .

      hope you feel better soon and if i do find a diagnosis or miracle cure ill be sure to message you back.

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