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[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

I would strongly suggest getting the treatment if you can! It's a super simple procedure.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 56 minutes ago

Luckily mine is only semi no burp; I can force it out with some effort. My theory is it's because I played a wind instrument.

[–] idealotus@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

R-CPD for those interested in the procedure. I think a doctor in Chicago came up with it?

[–] spongebue@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

Pretty much. It affects people differently, but one guy talked to manually any doctor who would listen. Dr. Bastian in Chicagoland has a YouTube channel about laryngology (basically all throat stuff) and that guy who had so many issues with not being able to burp contacted Dr. Bastian about it. He told him to get some Botox on the muscle of the throat that releases gas, and the guy ended up flying to Chicago to have it done. Dr. Bastian is pretty legendary in that community now. He also has a very impressive background even before that.

I actually went to that practice for my first injection and was originally booked to see Dr. Bastian. He fell sick the week I was there, but another doctor in the practice was able to do it instead since I came from out of town. Honestly everyone there is great!

But also, I saw similar symptoms in my toddler daughter, who was very underweight (getting better!). It was hard, because it can be difficult enough to find someone willing to do it for an adult, but a young child? Nobody wants to take that risk. Most specialists I talked to thought it made sense, but it really wasn't their area (fair) or they'd get skeptical. The ENT we saw about it was HORRIBLE and basically chased us out because it was a zebra. Eventually I booked a telehealth visit with Dr. Bastian just to see if I was projecting my own experiences on her, and he was the kindest man. Sent a letter with his opinion for me to show other providers, and I think it really helped show I wasn't insane.

Daughter eventually had it done by a pediatric ENT doctor who has done it before. She did great for several days but snapped back after an endoscopy about a week later. We're trying again in about a month and a half!

Sorry to ramble, but this has been such a big thing for me personally!