I have the hiatal hernia also. I got it when I was taking the MAC pills, which is common. I think it may be related. I dont take any acid reducers because they are so bad for you but use gravity, and life alterations, exercise, good foods, eating low fat and early, etc. I'v found the symptoms come and go. Now I barely feel my stomach coming up but 2 months ago everything caused it, I find if I can go to sleep fast, when I wake up in night, all symptoms are gone and I can stretch out almost flat! love that. I wear a mask and avoid sick people, we have to. I'm going for doc appt. in hospital and wearing mask for sure. Going on cruise to mexico with Redhats and bringing mask! Might paint red lips on it haha Christa