Barretts can indeed feel like it is just in the back of your thoat. Things stop going down, you choke even taking a pill. It didn't feel like much lower to me at all. My stomach also had erosion, that I knew about and was being treated for acid reflus. If things seem to sit at the back of your throat, I sure would have that endoscopy done. Also the test and even the dialiation to allow me to swallow better was not uncomfortable at all. I ate my first apple in years yesterday, and just had it done on Wed. It would be worth it to at least bring this idea up to your doctor. I wish you all the best, and will be here for you if you have any more questions. ginnie