I have heartburn almost constantly. Bread at lunch starts it off, then i'm having lots of milk drinks throughout arvo/evening and take a "Zantac" tablet straight after dinner EVERYnight.If i don't i'm up at night coughing with unbearable pain and unable to sleep which makes for a cranky pregnant workmate/wife next day!
I have had some heartburn but not the same feeling as you that something is in my throat... Mostly just a heartburn feeling at night right when going to bed. I have found that for me eating oatmeal or high fiber cereal every morning helps with the digestion.