Oh yes it can be related I also have the hiatus hernia but I mentioned it to my them and he has helped a great deal. I have found out that having RA can cause a lot that you don’t think of and I also have fibromyalgia too. I tell my RA doctor everything so matter how small and he’ll tell me if it’s related or not. I also talk to my PCP. Check into it it wouldn’t hurt. I hope this helps good luck please keep in touch 💜

I had that and still do I take an anti acid med but I also saw my rheumatologist and he did some tests and found out I have sjogren disease also and I have been on some medication that has also given me some relief. There is really no cure but it does help. Talk to your rheumatologist let him know what is happening good luck and let me know what happens please. Soft and gentle hugs 💜

I do. I think it's acid reflux ,, I keep spit çup all around

thank you BarbaraAppell2, I have RA and Sjogren's and am on a number of medications I do have a double hiatus hernia which is an issue and an over acid stomach but I will address the phlegm issue as I had no idea it was related to stomach issues.

Thank you for letting me know what will help