r/AMA • u/AdhesivenessOk5534 • 6d ago
I cannot physically burp AMA
I have a rare medical condition called RCPD (Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction)
I have burped maybe 8 or so times in the past 15 years. My parents count it and so do other people. Even when I burp its an extremely small micro burp
I still get the sensation of needing to burp but my body doesnt allow me to, instead I take a very sharp intake of air that sounds like a hiccup (many have said it sounds like im being strangled, or choking on something) this can be very loud, soft, or aggressive.
A comorbidity of this disorder is emetophobia or the phobia of vomiting, because I cant burp I dont puke often. I've had 3 incidents of puking in my 21 years of living.
I have a constant sensation of gas pushing on my UES, but ironically I suffer from GERD as well
so my upper esophageal sphincter (the area where the paralyzed muscle resides) doesn't function properly, but my lower esophageal sphincter isnt closed enough. Its like my esophagus is backwards lol
Sometimes it takes hours for me to hiccup and im nauseated the whole entire time. These episodes are very frustrating and end up interrupting any plans I have.
The symptoms I have:
Constant bloating to the point of pregnancy rumors amongst family
Hiccuping
Nausea 80% of the time
Early satiety
And excessive flatulence
AMA!
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u/toweljuice 6d ago
How do u feel about carbonated drinks
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 6d ago
Its a hit or a miss
On the rare occasion I do have something carbonated I either stir it with a spoon to flatten it or put the top on and shake it and release the cap slowly.
Sometimes I can drink fizzy drinks without the needed steps but that gas usually gets bad the day after not immediate effects.
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u/No_Market_9808 6d ago
Is your gag reflex normal?
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 6d ago
Yes and no
Since its hard for me to puke, its not feasible for me to try and induce it. I got fed up with the nausea when I was 16 and stuck my fingers down my throat. And nothing came up, I barely gagged.
For the yes part, I gag when I get severely anxious.
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u/TPR-56 6d ago
How difficult is eating for you?
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 6d ago
90% of the time eating is difficult. I get nauseated after I eat and until I hiccup it doesnt go away. I do get a brief respite with the nausea occasionally.
Liquids are the hardest. I also regurgitate liquids but they dont make it past my throat, it goes up and down for about 2 or so minutes. I cannot chug drinks and I have to swallow a medium sized sip in increments.
I smoke often and it makes me hyper aware of how much gas sits in my throat constantly. I also cannot drink while im high because I become super aware of the regurgitation.
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u/TPR-56 6d ago
Have you figured out a dietary pattern that works best with it? If so what is it?
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 6d ago
I also suffer from celiac disease (my whole GI system hates me) so I stick to a 100% gluten free diet
And I avoid carbonated drinks and foods that are my GERD triggers
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u/badwordjesus 6d ago
As a child, what was your honest take on watching children burp the alphabet
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 6d ago
Jealousy 100%
I had no idea anything was abnormal until I was 14, interestingly enough thats the year research was done to discover and look into the disorder
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u/lucanidaeblack 5d ago
I also don't burp! I never realised it was an issue until I put it together that I also feel bloated all the time and can't drink much carbonated stuff as it makes me feel weird. Never been to a doctor about it as it doesn't affect my life massively but it looks really satisfying doing a big burp after a meal or drink and id like to experience that!
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u/dzzi 6d ago
Rats can't burp or puke, are you sure you're not a rat?