Hi cdrake, I thought I'd jump in with my thoughts. I also have difficulty with swallowing, chocking on bites of food, sore throat, waking up by coughing up acid, and even breathing problems. I'm hooking up with Gastrointerology next Friday. I'm hoping they can either cut some of the damaged tissue out or procedurally open the esophagus a bit. Scarry stuff when the Barretts is acting up. My heart goes out to you.