i have many of the same symptoms. heartburn, chest pain, back pain, lump in throat. No medication has helped at this point. I had a barrium swallow and they found a small hietal hernia, but the doctors are still not concerned. When I talk about the pain they look at me like I have 2 heads. The barrium swallow (only the thin liquid was used) didnt show any reflux, I tried to explain that it happens with food, but still they are not cncerned. I have so much pain the middle of my chest that is scares me and I think that this makes it worse. Can anyone help?