Excessive Burping

[Jason]

I am 28 years old and have Crohn's disease (eventhough I haven't had a flareup in over 10 years, since I had part of the lower intestine removed). But within the last 6 months or so, I have had the worst case of burping. Burping for no reason and can't stop. My family dr. and my gastroenterologist blame it on heartburn and have prescribed Prevacid (didn't work), Prilosec (a little better), then a combo of Prilosec and Propulsid. That combo has seemed to relieve the heartburn, but still no cure for the burping. I have been getting headaches too, but I will possibly blame that on anxiety/stress for not knowing what is actually wrong. I used to like going out and doing things, but now that I have this problem, I prefer to lay on the couch with the least amount of stress possible. My Gastroenterologist recommended possibly going on a mild anti-depressant, but I am looking for more than taking 3 pills a day. I want a cure and pills haven't worked. I have been reading this site and finding it extremely informative. I thought I may have been unique in my problem, but from reading other people's submissions, it seems others have the same symptoms as I do and its driving us up a wall. If anyone is suffering from the same symptoms as me, please feel free to let me know or if someone has an answer I would like to know (***@****)...Thanks for your time.

[Vivian]

I have the same problem both Jason and Lisa have.  I start burping non-stop with difficulty breathing to the point I have had to go twice to the emergency room.  My doctor diagnosed acid reflex disorder and prescribed Prilosec and Propulsid.  Neither of them worked and at times made it worst.  Have any of you found a solution to this problem?  I feel miserable.  Your help will be appreciated.  Thanks!
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[ed]

I doubt that my information will be of help, but let me say that I did a lot of belching during the day and at night, sometimes lasting thirty minutes to an hour or better, I labored with this nuisance for about 20, maybe 25 years.  I could get by with this being a bachelor.  Doctors during this period offered little guidance, other than telling me not to retire for at least an hour after eating, and other general suggestions.  A few years ago a doctor prescribed Zantac (I believe it is spelled that way,) but it was of no benefit.  Now Zantac is over the counter with reduced power.  I tried many over the counter digestive aids they all seemed to aggravate the situation rather than help.  By accident, I tried Pepcid AC chewable tablets a few months ago and after all those years my belching came to an abrupt halt, beginning with the first tablet.  I am now 'cured' although every few days or so I let out four or five belches.  My 'cure' may have been accidental, but I now consider myself cured.

[ed]

I doubt that my information will be of help, but let me say that I did a lot of belching during the day and at night, sometimes lasting thirty minutes to an hour or better, I labored with this nuisance for about 20, maybe 25 years.  I could get by with this being a bachelor.  Doctors during this period offered little guidance, other than telling me not to retire for at least an hour after eating, and other general suggestions.  A few years ago a doctor prescribed Zantac (I believe it is spelled that way,) but it was of no benefit.  Now Zantac is over the counter with reduced power.  I tried many over the counter digestive aids they all seemed to aggravate the situation rather than help.  By accident, I tried Pepcid AC chewable tablets a few months ago and after all those years my belching came to an abrupt halt, beginning with the first tablet.  I am now 'cured' although every few days or so I let out four or five belches.  My 'cure' may have been accidental, but I now consider myself cured.

[sue]

SEE A STOMACH SPECIALIST, HAVE A BLOOD TEST FOR H PYLORI
BACTERIA WHICH CAN BE TREATED WITH A COMBINATION OF DRUGS FOR
14 DAYS AND SELDOM RETURNS,(THAT IS ..IF YOU ARE POSITIVE),
THEN HAVE A 'BREATH TEST' ONE MONTH LATER TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE
HEALED.  GOOD LUCK....IT WORKS.....

[aimmie]

hello everybody, i guess, exercise would help too to get rid about this problem..

[Bongo907]

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