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Burping and gas

Posted by jfching @jfching, Nov 1, 2023

Hi all, just a month ago, I had an aggressive treatment to control my 15 year old diabetes. I was advised to do 16 hour fasting and eating and also avoided carbs as I can even with meds. Due to this aggressive treatment and advice, I was able to control and reach a Hb1ac of 6.1 from 14. However, 2 weeks ago, I started supplementing using barley grass powder. I felt weird and I was told it was a healing crisis and it will pass. I couldn't bear the symptoms so three days ago, I stopped taking it. Anyway, I notice that even when I stopped the supplement, gases are trapped inside chest and I feel discomfort, then I let out a burp or a fart and the discomfort goes away. Sometimes I feel something sour going up my chest. Now, even water makes me burp. Is this normal? Changes in my body happened because aside from fasting I changed my diet to mostly veggies and fruits to add fiber. Thank you

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rozy288 | @rozy288 | Nov 2, 2023

I deep wet belch what tastes like sewer water over 1000 x a day & night w/ churning gut no matter what I eat . This is 10 long years. I eat clean & healthy foods but have had to cut out so many foods from my diet and any kind of milk .
I’ve seen 6 Gastro Drs even Mayo Clinic Jacksonville 3 tests .
I have had over 20 tests in 10 yrs and 7 diagnoses.
IBS-D , gastritis, Esophagitis, Gerd, small, benign polyps on the stomach lining, diverticulosis, fatty liver .
After seeing my six gastroenterologist at Orlando Health, Gastro Ohhhh Institute, she put me on yet another anti-depressant that is supposed to help with functional dysplasia ( which she thinks it is ). Google it .
Do deep breathing exercises, etc.
I’m not in full agreement w/ that diagnosis as she didn’t run any tests just had previous records of test results .
So I’m taking it last month or so . Thankfully this one doesn’t give me extreme side effects as some others I’ve tried .
I’m still not sleeping 💤 well , I’m still suffering w/ this .
I’ve tried everything they make for gastric issues and diff RX’s and even hypnosis ( which didn’t work ).
I live on Ultra liquid Pepto . Also take .50 mg Klonopin as needed ( not usually everyday now ).
What tests have you done ? Hopefully you will get a good Gastro Dr. and figure it out soon . Keep in touch . God Speed .. Rosemary.

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jfching | @jfching | Nov 2, 2023

Hello, my burning and belching as per my doctor is a side effect of my diabetes, since I recently controlled my diabetes, it will be 3 months or a year that slowly my stomach will be normal again. Low motility is the term given me by my doctor. Do take care though. and thank you for your comment

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annie104 | @annie104 | Sep 29 5:04pm

I have similar ongoing symptoms where i burp constantly, if sipping water , after eating , rolling over in bed , and for no obvious reason . I do not have diabetes, i do have IBS symptoms and all tests and gastroenterology have not given any answers or improvement .
Have tried all sorts of food changes . I do not have reflux as such , just wind/gas but my specialist said it is still a type of reflux . .
Trapped wind is painful in the chest as similar feeling to heart issues
I do find breathing exercises help some . I also find if i breath out and then hold my breath to swallow fluid / water it reduces the burping - but to know why , i am at a loss too and continually seek reasons . I wish i could help more . Take care .

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bkatz43 | @bkatz43 | Sep 30 9:34am
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@annie104

I have similar ongoing symptoms where i burp constantly, if sipping water , after eating , rolling over in bed , and for no obvious reason . I do not have diabetes, i do have IBS symptoms and all tests and gastroenterology have not given any answers or improvement .
Have tried all sorts of food changes . I do not have reflux as such , just wind/gas but my specialist said it is still a type of reflux . .
Trapped wind is painful in the chest as similar feeling to heart issues
I do find breathing exercises help some . I also find if i breath out and then hold my breath to swallow fluid / water it reduces the burping - but to know why , i am at a loss too and continually seek reasons . I wish i could help more . Take care .

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Hello. I have similar issues. Had no idea, prior to this year, that trapped gas can be so utterly painful. I deal with a daily bloated stomach and have a large box full of tried but not continued meds. If my esophagus is really painful, I take a 20mg Pepcid. Less is more for me as I have severe reactions (side effects) to most G.I. meds.

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ellis8251 | @ellis8251 | Oct 1 8:51pm
In reply to @annie104 "I have similar ongoing symptoms where i burp constantly, if sipping water , after eating ,..." + (show)
@annie104

I have similar ongoing symptoms where i burp constantly, if sipping water , after eating , rolling over in bed , and for no obvious reason . I do not have diabetes, i do have IBS symptoms and all tests and gastroenterology have not given any answers or improvement .
Have tried all sorts of food changes . I do not have reflux as such , just wind/gas but my specialist said it is still a type of reflux . .
Trapped wind is painful in the chest as similar feeling to heart issues
I do find breathing exercises help some . I also find if i breath out and then hold my breath to swallow fluid / water it reduces the burping - but to know why , i am at a loss too and continually seek reasons . I wish i could help more . Take care .

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I have had this burping , with only mild acid reflux , but no regurgitation,for about 13 years. It was burps after drinking water, fter eating , while walking, turning in bed, and just at random times.
I was diagnosed with GERD in 2019 after losing my appetite for a few days.
Gastroscopy was normal ,colonoscopy showed only diverticulosis and a stricture.
I was prescribed Prevacid fastab 30mg for initial 8 weeks and it was a massive help.
(Personally I think I had functional dyspepsia)
But I want to share two things that really helped me: Eating smaller meals! (Reduce that load on your stomach)
and I purchased a FULL length mattress wedge with a 7 inch elevation at the head. What a help!!
These two things have been a huge success.
I can sleep without burps; they are almost gone. Prevacid maybe two pills a month.
The mattress wedge I would really recommend, it cost about $150.
It takes a little bit of adjustment but for me it was a wonderful success.
Good luck

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annie104 | @annie104 | Oct 1 10:34pm
In reply to @ellis8251 "I have had this burping , with only mild acid reflux , but no regurgitation,for about..." + (show)
@ellis8251

I have had this burping , with only mild acid reflux , but no regurgitation,for about 13 years. It was burps after drinking water, fter eating , while walking, turning in bed, and just at random times.
I was diagnosed with GERD in 2019 after losing my appetite for a few days.
Gastroscopy was normal ,colonoscopy showed only diverticulosis and a stricture.
I was prescribed Prevacid fastab 30mg for initial 8 weeks and it was a massive help.
(Personally I think I had functional dyspepsia)
But I want to share two things that really helped me: Eating smaller meals! (Reduce that load on your stomach)
and I purchased a FULL length mattress wedge with a 7 inch elevation at the head. What a help!!
These two things have been a huge success.
I can sleep without burps; they are almost gone. Prevacid maybe two pills a month.
The mattress wedge I would really recommend, it cost about $150.
It takes a little bit of adjustment but for me it was a wonderful success.
Good luck

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Thankyou for sharing , so pleased your symptoms have improved.

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