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Constant forced belching, feeling of air stuck in chest/throat (Acid Reflux/GERD diagnosed).

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tonyjyoo
tonyjyoo

Hi All,

This is my first time doing this so I want to try to be as detailed as possible, as I have gone through several doctors and am simply not satisfied with my current situation and honestly don't know what else to do.

It all started about one year ago when I woke up in the middle of the night feeling like I couldn't breathe. I went to the ER after about 2 days I was having a hard time breathing, always feeling like I was short of breathe. He gave me a inhaler which did not help, then after a few days my symptoms went away and I had this feeling of air trapped in my chest/throat and I was constantly forcing myself to burp in order to relieve these symptoms. He referred me to a gastroenterologist, with whom essentially determined and diagnosed me with some gastritis and GERD/Acid reflux.

Tests I have done:

- upper endoscopy (showed some gastritis/inflammation and acid reflux)

- 2 stool tests to check for h. pylori and other bacterium (both negative)

- esphogeal manometry and (2) 24hour pH tests (one without nexium and second time after maxed on nexium, twice a day. showed I was swallowing a lot of air and had acid reflux)

- swallow test? forgot what it's called but I drank liquids and they saw how it went down through xray.

Nothing has helped. I was prescribed prilosec, nexium, etc with no relief. I still take 1 nexium a day now as when I stopped, the forced belching would bring acid up and burn my chest/throat.

My doctors are now trying to prescribe me Zoloft in order to "suppress" my brain and feeling these symptoms, but I am hesitant as I assume this would only mask the problem, even if it worked.

I just CANT GET THIS FEELING TO GO AWAY. I am constantly belching, my chest is extremely tight, etc. Is it anxiety? I don't feel anxious.

ANY ADVICE APPRECIATED. PLEASE HELP... THANK YOU.

Tony

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  • papote53
    papote53 tonyjyoo

    Posted

    I'm no expert, but based on my own experince it could be anxiety. In my case which is not the same but I did have lack of air and chest pain they said it was reflux/gastritis for 2 years, in the process they said COPD, asthma, cardio related and finally anxiety.  So far after 4 years they have no clear answer,  and symptoms change with time.  They even took out my gall-bladder which made no diffrenece because I have no stomach issues or pain.  So basically I'm not much help to you, but if anyhting do not take benzos unless you have no option, and do not let them take out your gall-bladder because other issues will come with it. ;-( 

    • tonyjyoo
      tonyjyoo papote53

      Posted

      Yeah I checked out a lung/heart doctor as well and he said there are no issues...
    • jeremy04366
      jeremy04366 papote53

      Posted

      Why did they take out your gallbladder. Was it found to be defective?
  • lancie1234
    lancie1234 tonyjyoo

    Posted

    Hi Tony

    I can identify with you to a certain extent, my problem has been my throat for the last year,

    it always feels like something is stuck and I have to clear it, which makes it worse. I hate to eat, because it makes it worse too.

    I was diagnosed years ago with Gerd and hiatus hernia, used to take Galvescon  (spelling) for 2-3 years, slept elevated, eventually it went away all these years.

    Presently my doctor thought it's all from sinus drip, but he did say to take Pepcid AC twice a day along with sinus medicine. It's not working and this Friday, when clearing my throat I brought up a bunch of.....well, I guess food? I call my doctor tomorrow and demand tests, because I'm getting anxiety over it and feel like I can't breathe. I will let you know what was done or what meds I will get. In the meantime listen to your body, it will tell you what medication feels better and if you

    just need to go back for more tests. Don't let a doctor tell you to "deal" with it, because they will say that.

    All the best,

    Lancie

  • janet24115
    janet24115 tonyjyoo

    Posted

    I don't think it's anxiety but I think they say that when nothing they try works. I think the answer is to use antacids in a crisis but not long term and try and come to terms with the idea that life has changed. I'm finding this very difficult. My chest tightness becomes painful as the day progresses. So constantly massaging (which produces burps and helps a bit) and lying down (which makes it a lot better but upsets my arthritic neck) then sitting up again. Not very relaxing! Every days a struggle but I don't think the medics have an answer so the only choice is psychological pain management. Good luck!

  • Dean.
    Dean. tonyjyoo

    Posted

    i'll share my issue let me know if anyone identify with similar issue.. I like always something is in my throat and small noises appear when i like try to move air through the throat softly.. similar noise/feeling appear when i swallow my saliva.. also i sometimes feel the dots under my tounge... nothing hurt just annoying.. anyone else?

    =

    • ashley221
      ashley221 Dean.

      Posted

      Me too Dean. The noise I feel is due to the mucous membranes. I also have slight pain when I swallow saliva and a feeling of something swollen in my throat.
    • nina73714
      nina73714 ashley221

      Posted

      Thyroid ultrsound. Not blood test . That test is crap. See an endocrinologist. Do not let reg doc just do blood test. Google thyroid nodules
    • lana24564
      lana24564 Dean.

      Posted

      I have exactly the same issue as you, Dean. I have got tightness in my chest and the noise at the throat which is very embarrasing as people around me could hear the noises as well. And this has recently worsen about two years ago. May I know if you have got your problem solved? Is it possibly GERD?
    • chandra57367
      chandra57367 Dean.

      Posted

      Hi Dean,

      Is the noise in your throat a gurgling sound? Does it feel like a trapped air bubble ? I am experiencing this and it is so frustrating. The doctors can’t help me and say it’s anxiety but I know my body and thAt something isn’t right physically and that is making me anxious. Also my ears feel a lot of pressure and I can feel it in my upper back as well.

    • vinod
      vinod chandra57367

      Posted

      Hi chandra,

      Di you feel urge to burp after having little water or any food.

    • chandra57367
      chandra57367 vinod

      Posted

      Hi Vinod,

      Yes after I drink water I get a gurgle in my throat immediately and then I burp immediately afterwards. Then I also get a terrible lump feeling in my throat like my upper sphincter is tightening and I get pressure in my ears which is unbearable. I really hope i can cure this and not have to live With it forever. How about you?

    • jeremy04366
      jeremy04366 vinod

      Posted

      Yes, I do always. As soon as anything passes my throat I immediately burp...sometimes hiccup too. I haven't heard many people talk about hiccups though

    • Jwow
      Jwow chandra57367

      Posted

      Hey Chandra, I am experiencing the same exact thing. I am currently dealing with it and not getting any answers about with the doctors I've been seeing. It's really embarrassing and don't know where or what is causing it. Any new info or advice you may have came across about it? Best of luck to you dealing with this "thing"..

      Jay

    • tzumi56935
      tzumi56935 chandra57367

      Posted

      I get something similar to this as well. I really want to get over it tbh. It's affecting me so much.

    • tzumi56935
      tzumi56935 vinod

      Posted

      I have this currently. Did it get better for you?

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