Hiatus Hernia and Gord/Gerd

Yes! Similar to you, fizzers, I have a hiatus hernia, and symptoms vary day to day. I think the most common type of hiatus hernia is "sliding", so perhaps some days it slides up and causes more symptoms.

I also take a mix of medications - ranitidine, Rennies and sometimes one of the ppi's, like omeprazole - mostly not all on same day!

I - naughtily - self-diagnosed a hiatus hernia. I did a bit of research and as a result gave up citrus fruit and tomatoes. Having done that, I found that I no longer got the same pain and discomfort. I still get a bit of acid if I eat too much cheese, too much spicy stuff or drink alcohol but I can now drink a small glass of orange juice and consume a little tomato without ill effects.

Yes. That's exactly how I am. I actually had a good night's sleep last night. First for several weeks. So, of course, I've pushed it today and eaten a slice of chocolate cake. And we will be having fish and chips soon.

I hope I don't break my good run.

I think emotional stuff can make a difference.

Some days it's hell on earth from the moment I get up till the moment I go to bed, other days am completly fine.... have had chocolate today so could suffer later

I suffer too. I've not had a diagnosis but as my sister has a hiatus hernia, and my late mother did, I think it's likely. I have terrible acid reflux some days, the nights are worse!
I try to cut onions, garlic and tomatoes from my diet and that helps. I can eat chocolate but I think I might be reacting to cheese too. Food is getting boring?.