I've recently experienced this issue. It was scary to me at first because it can be a symptom of MS and I thought that would indicate I was progressing which made me sad! I went to my gastroenterologist and he performed an upper GI scope under sedation and the procedure was easy for me. While he was in there he took a few biopsies, took pictures of my entire esophagus and stomache and since the scope was in there he dilated my esophagus, hoping that would ease my symptom. He did find a small amount of esophagitis (reflux, GERD) at the GI distal junction, which can cause the sensation of food getting stuck. However, due to the small amount of reflux found he didn't believe this was causing my swallowing issues and the dilation didn't ease the issue either. Next he ordered a barium swallowing test which was also easy. Your neuro or primary care dr can also order this test. If I would have known I would have done this test before the Upper GI. I believe I fasted for 6 hours before then at the test I swallowed different kinds of foods that have some barium added in while I sat in front of an X-ray machine that takes X-ray videos while you swallow. They start with super soft foods like a liquid, then pudding, applesauce, then graham crackers. A radiologist is there performing the test as well a a speech pathologist. In my case they viewed that my enlarged Thyroid nodules (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) were starting to push against my esophagus. Two week later my thyroid was removed and now I don't feel like food is getting stuck anymore :))

If it was due to MS or other issues, having the speech pathologist at the test is important because they can visually see what is occurring and can possibly give you techniques to help. Best wishes to you!

I did notice the more I chew the less it hurts. Thanks lovely xx

Okay, I was diagnosed in 1999 and am a speech therapist with the school system and say was I'm now in a wheelchair living alone by myself but I do know about the having swallowing difficulty. It is a symptom with Ms. It can be very light to very difficult. I have coughing spells with mine and believe in it's going to be fine but as an SLP I know some tricks of the trade like there's a thickener that you can put in your coffee in drinks if that is a problem. It's called thicket. I don't know about any other issues that was not my expertise, but you can always ask a speech pathologist or your occupational therapist should be a good one to ask. Hope that helps. At least to know you're not alone.

Yes I have for over several years. I've even had to have my esophagus stretched. It has closed up some. The muscles are effected from the MS. Plus with my meds it has caused real bad acid reflux. You need to be careful swallowing, because the swallowing could cause it to go into your lungs and that can cause more problems. Just try and chew your food hreal well & maybe see if drinking a little while swallowing helps. It's not just food that can go into your lungs, so can liquids. I've had barium swallow test also to see how my swallowing is effected. I go to the gastroenterologist several times a year to have everything monitored. I feel your frustration. God Bless you. Sorry so long of an answer. 🫂🫶

That's not so weird because I have it happen when I eat doughy things like bread, pasta, etc. I have learned to take much smaller bites and chew slowly. I keep a bottle of water handy because when it gets caught halfway down my throat, it really hurts in my chest.