I'm 56 as of this feb, 09. I have been having problems swallowing foods everynow and then. I take actonel for bone treatment and medication for high cholestral. I have heartburn as well. Food wants to come back up sometimes do to the fact I have a bad habit of lying down moments after eating ocassionally. I now stay up at least 2 hours prior to lying down (it helps). Willl see doctor soon for these symptoms.
if it persist definitelly see a doctor
Get your thyroid checked. An enlarged thyroid gland can cause pressure in the throat, and a host of systemic symptoms.