On Thursday, September 4, 2003, at 08:22  AM, Barbara Sheppard wrote:

> All this talk of acid reflux reminds me of an experience I have
> sometimes.
> I don't know whether it's acid reflux or something else.
>
> Sometimes, when I am eating some fairly lean protein (e.g., cooked
> chicken
> breast or canned tuna), I can eat a number of mouthfuls quite
> normally, and
> then suddenly I get to a point where I swallow, but it doesn't go down
> easily any more.

According to the web sites I checked the "stuck in the throat" feeling
is one possible symptom of acid reflux. There are also many other
causes. Apparently it is common to have a narrow place in the esophagus
that causes this for many people.

Do a web search on GERD and you will find more info.