I have had the same swallowing problem. It was about 10 years before I even suspected MS as the cause.

I had the swallowing test!!

The made swallow gallons of this chalk fluid that was opaque to the xray movie thingie.

Results -I have an abnomal swallowing reflex.!!!!!!!!!!!!

That inert stuff I swallowed formed a LARGE STONE in my gut that was a bloody mess when it exited!!!!

It(swallowing problem)went away in about 6 weeks only to return twice about 12-14 years later.

My only solution was to wrap a wet warm dishcloth around my neck. This relaxed my throat and I was able to swallow.

Spicy foods and cold drinks seemed to trigger it.

jackD