Excessive belching: What's wrong? What helps?

Chronic belching 10 years

I have worked with 5 GI specialists, but nothing has worked. Only one appeared to take a real interest in me and this condition, I think others had mentioned much more serious things to deal with and burping disorder seemed like no big deal ( but it is!). A couple admitted on day one that chronic conditions/habits like thus for a 63-72 year old rarely can be helped by much of anything. All the alternative and western medicine care listed below has not been even slightly helpful. The drugs and therapies and tests and dieting seriously have had no effect whatsoever. This may not be life threatening, but seriously affects the quality of my life 24/7. If you are in a hurry, you can skip over my laundry list below, just know nothing has worked so far, and problem is likely not physiological.

Baclofen , Pregbalin , Antacids , prescription Prilosec for several months,
FODMAP diet 6, 2, 3 month periods, no positive or negative foods.
SIBO( borderline ) three times. antibiotics, natural supplements, slippery elm, homeopathic remedies, calcium- magnesium, tums for indigestion ( not very often)
Barium swallow test (showed slight leakage of epiglottis, and I cough when eating sometimes, usually due to spicy food)
Stomach emptying test ( fast, 20 minutes)
2017, 2021 endoscopies, not remarkable. Rules out celiac, ulcers
Allergy testing
Biofeedback to eliminate mouth breathing and learn diaphragmatic breathing through nose between speaking phrases. ( failed at this)
Acupuncture, visceral manipulation, homeopathic and naturopathic remedies. Slippery elm tea ( calmed uncomfortable stomach, maybe reduced gas in stomach and gut.)
Fiber supplement every day, about I-2 teaspoon works. I have diverticulitis in colon , no other colon issues.
I eat slowly and carefully, mindful of talking.

After many days of reading online on reputable sites including Mayo, to learn more about the anatomy, supragastric and gastric belching and intestinal gas, causes and conditions and treatments, I have read about several studies that found success with cognitive behavioral therapy and speech therapy, based on the conclusion/assumption that belching syndromes like mine that don’t have a physiological explanation are due to a learned or chosen behavior ( although probably mostly subconscious in my case). I don’t have much anxiety about anything in my life ( except belching !), and reading about CBT seems to only point to “anxiety “ disorders as a possible approach for eating related issue.

Does anyone have personal or clinical experience to share about belching, CBT, maybe hypnotherapy.? I would really appreciate hearing your story and lessons learned. Thanks so much!

Chronic belching 10 years

I have worked with 5 GI specialists, but nothing has worked. Only one appeared to take a real interest in me and this condition, I think others had mentioned much more serious things to deal with and burping disorder seemed like no big deal ( but it is!). A couple admitted on day one that chronic conditions/habits like thus for a 63-72 year old rarely can be helped by much of anything. All the alternative and western medicine care listed below has not been even slightly helpful. The drugs and therapies and tests and dieting seriously have had no effect whatsoever. This may not be life threatening, but seriously affects the quality of my life 24/7. If you are in a hurry, you can skip over my laundry list below, just know nothing has worked so far, and problem is likely not physiological.

Baclofen , Pregbalin , Antacids , prescription Prilosec for several months,
FODMAP diet 6, 2, 3 month periods, no positive or negative foods.
SIBO( borderline ) three times. antibiotics, natural supplements, slippery elm, homeopathic remedies, calcium- magnesium, tums for indigestion ( not very often)
Barium swallow test (showed slight leakage of epiglottis, and I cough when eating sometimes, usually due to spicy food)
Stomach emptying test ( fast, 20 minutes)
2017, 2021 endoscopies, not remarkable. Rules out celiac, ulcers
Allergy testing
Biofeedback to eliminate mouth breathing and learn diaphragmatic breathing through nose between speaking phrases. ( failed at this)
Acupuncture, visceral manipulation, homeopathic and naturopathic remedies. Slippery elm tea ( calmed uncomfortable stomach, maybe reduced gas in stomach and gut.)
Fiber supplement every day, about I-2 teaspoon works. I have diverticulitis in colon , no other colon issues.
I eat slowly and carefully, mindful of talking.

After many days of reading online on reputable sites including Mayo, to learn more about the anatomy, supragastric and gastric belching and intestinal gas, causes and conditions and treatments, I have read about several studies that found success with cognitive behavioral therapy and speech therapy, based on the conclusion/assumption that belching syndromes like mine that don’t have a physiological explanation are due to a learned or chosen behavior ( although probably mostly subconscious in my case). I don’t have much anxiety about anything in my life ( except belching !), and reading about CBT seems to only point to “anxiety “ disorders as a possible approach for eating related issue.

Does anyone have personal or clinical experience to share about belching, CBT, maybe hypnotherapy.? I would really appreciate hearing your story and lessons learned. Thanks so much!

Chronic belching 10 years

I have worked with 5 GI specialists, but nothing has worked. Only one appeared to take a real interest in me and this condition, I think others had mentioned much more serious things to deal with and burping disorder seemed like no big deal ( but it is!). A couple admitted on day one that chronic conditions/habits like thus for a 63-72 year old rarely can be helped by much of anything. All the alternative and western medicine care listed below has not been even slightly helpful. The drugs and therapies and tests and dieting seriously have had no effect whatsoever. This may not be life threatening, but seriously affects the quality of my life 24/7. If you are in a hurry, you can skip over my laundry list below, just know nothing has worked so far, and problem is likely not physiological.

Baclofen , Pregbalin , Antacids , prescription Prilosec for several months,
FODMAP diet 6, 2, 3 month periods, no positive or negative foods.
SIBO( borderline ) three times. antibiotics, natural supplements, slippery elm, homeopathic remedies, calcium- magnesium, tums for indigestion ( not very often)
Barium swallow test (showed slight leakage of epiglottis, and I cough when eating sometimes, usually due to spicy food)
Stomach emptying test ( fast, 20 minutes)
2017, 2021 endoscopies, not remarkable. Rules out celiac, ulcers
Allergy testing
Biofeedback to eliminate mouth breathing and learn diaphragmatic breathing through nose between speaking phrases. ( failed at this)
Acupuncture, visceral manipulation, homeopathic and naturopathic remedies. Slippery elm tea ( calmed uncomfortable stomach, maybe reduced gas in stomach and gut.)
Fiber supplement every day, about I-2 teaspoon works. I have diverticulitis in colon , no other colon issues.
I eat slowly and carefully, mindful of talking.

After many days of reading online on reputable sites including Mayo, to learn more about the anatomy, supragastric and gastric belching and intestinal gas, causes and conditions and treatments, I have read about several studies that found success with cognitive behavioral therapy and speech therapy, based on the conclusion/assumption that belching syndromes like mine that don’t have a physiological explanation are due to a learned or chosen behavior ( although probably mostly subconscious in my case). I don’t have much anxiety about anything in my life ( except belching !), and reading about CBT seems to only point to “anxiety “ disorders as a possible approach for eating related issue.

Does anyone have personal or clinical experience to share about belching, CBT, maybe hypnotherapy.? I would really appreciate hearing your story and lessons learned. Thanks so much!

I started with a cough about 4 months ago nose running etc. I thought I just had seasonal allergies I got a nasal spray from my doctor and went on my merry way I then caught Covid and was extremely sick for 2 weeks since then I’ve been living a nightmare. I’ve had bouts of coughing so bad I would lose my breath I went back to my doctor and was told nothing could be done it was viral I suffered for 2 more months and started burping a lot. Still had nose running and bouts of coughing I haven’t slept much these past few months I also take valsartin for high blood pressure. I started taking an inhaler which did nothing took steroids as well nothing still had the same symptoms next I started taking gas x and then Pepcid nothing helped it came to a point I had a tightness in my chest and my pressure skyrocketed I went to emergency they tested me found out my heart was fine told them my symptoms they gave me propantizole I took it for 5 days was great my coughing even got better on the sixth day the bitter taste came it’s so bad that I cannot sleep or eat I’m so exhausted I don’t know what to do they switched my meds twice but like the first drug they give a horrible taste in my mouth I’m at my wits end I’m suffering to a point now that I’m ready to just quit living I’m 66 and tired, depressed and angry I just don’t know what to do

I started with a cough about 4 months ago nose running etc. I thought I just had seasonal allergies I got a nasal spray from my doctor and went on my merry way I then caught Covid and was extremely sick for 2 weeks since then I’ve been living a nightmare. I’ve had bouts of coughing so bad I would lose my breath I went back to my doctor and was told nothing could be done it was viral I suffered for 2 more months and started burping a lot. Still had nose running and bouts of coughing I haven’t slept much these past few months I also take valsartin for high blood pressure. I started taking an inhaler which did nothing took steroids as well nothing still had the same symptoms next I started taking gas x and then Pepcid nothing helped it came to a point I had a tightness in my chest and my pressure skyrocketed I went to emergency they tested me found out my heart was fine told them my symptoms they gave me propantizole I took it for 5 days was great my coughing even got better on the sixth day the bitter taste came it’s so bad that I cannot sleep or eat I’m so exhausted I don’t know what to do they switched my meds twice but like the first drug they give a horrible taste in my mouth I’m at my wits end I’m suffering to a point now that I’m ready to just quit living I’m 66 and tired, depressed and angry I just don’t know what to do

I started with a cough about 4 months ago nose running etc. I thought I just had seasonal allergies I got a nasal spray from my doctor and went on my merry way I then caught Covid and was extremely sick for 2 weeks since then I’ve been living a nightmare. I’ve had bouts of coughing so bad I would lose my breath I went back to my doctor and was told nothing could be done it was viral I suffered for 2 more months and started burping a lot. Still had nose running and bouts of coughing I haven’t slept much these past few months I also take valsartin for high blood pressure. I started taking an inhaler which did nothing took steroids as well nothing still had the same symptoms next I started taking gas x and then Pepcid nothing helped it came to a point I had a tightness in my chest and my pressure skyrocketed I went to emergency they tested me found out my heart was fine told them my symptoms they gave me propantizole I took it for 5 days was great my coughing even got better on the sixth day the bitter taste came it’s so bad that I cannot sleep or eat I’m so exhausted I don’t know what to do they switched my meds twice but like the first drug they give a horrible taste in my mouth I’m at my wits end I’m suffering to a point now that I’m ready to just quit living I’m 66 and tired, depressed and angry I just don’t know what to do

Bitter taste could be acid reflux but some of your symptoms remind me of mine..in my case it was my esophagus..