I’ve had serious issues with my cricopharyngeal muscle. I can no longer swallow food or drink. Five months ago I had a Peg feeding tube put in. I avoided it for several years but weight loss and malnutrition forced the decision. I’m still struggling with the quality of life issues.
I had 6 dilations over 2 years and they helped but eventually stopped helping. I also did throat exercises but they eventually were not enough. Everyone is different so if you haven’t look into those procedures I would suggest that you do.
My situation is radiation treatment 23 years ago, I was fine but the last 4 years my condition worsened. Apparently scar tissue is a major problem.