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The Arthritis Dietitian

The Arthritis Dietitian

Posted on: November 20, 2019 Last updated on: November 19, 2019 Written by: Brian
Lupe and Brian speak with Cristina Montoya, the Arthritis Dietician.
Her knowledge, experience and Sjogren’s journey is remarkable.
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Check it Sjogies!! 

I found a generic “Amazon” brand for Nexium - $7.00 cheaper! WHAT A DEAL! 

Nexium - $ 22.72
Amazon Brand - $15.90

Never thought to look on Amazon but so glad I did!! 

The capsule is the same size as the Nexium mini.

Took pictures next to a penny for scale. 

➡️ Very tiny
➡️ Easy to swallow
➡️ Not afraid of choking, like with other pills. 

A few things that I’ve noticed since I’ve been on Nexium (2 months now) 

✅ Sleep better & through the night

✅ Feel better & in a better mood,
… just ask Brian 😂 

✅ Inflammation has gone down, EVERYWHERE 

 ➡️ Face
 …..I can, actually, see my cheek bones 
 ➡️ Neck & Throat
 ➡️ Sausage Fingers, BE GONE 😃 
 ➡️ Entire body, REALLY 

✅ Tummy is not bloated 

✅ I can eat without choking and am not afraid to eat - BIG WIN 

✅ I don’t wake up STIFF in the mornings 

✅ My bones and joints don’t SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP after sitting a while 

✅ SMILE more cause I feel better! 😊 

❤️ I FEEL LIKE A BRAND NEW PERSON 

One thing I have to warn you about though…. 

I belch and pass gas like nobody’s business! BUT that’s ok Brian doesn’t mind because he has seen such HUGE change in my health, both physically and mentally. 

I’ve always heard people talk about gut health and never really knew what It was…. but here am! 

All that acid in my stomach was killing me slowly and I didn’t even know it! 

I didn’t recognize the signs and symptoms and let things get too bad. 

Eating clean has helped too!! 

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I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE Hey Sjogies! I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE

Hey Sjogies! It's a HOT minute since you've heard from me and I'm here to fill you in! FYI.... FIREMAN are HOT... shhh... don't tell Brian I said that!

I've been recovering from;

1) Acid Reflux
2) Bell's Pasley
3) Inflammation
4) Recent Flare

Listen to the most recent episode… link in my bio

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Nexium has been a lifesaver for me!! Five days on Nexium has been a lifesaver for me!! Five days on this stuff and I am able to swallow again. 

I’ve been pigging out since Saturday!! …get in my belly!! 

Weird, I had never heard of GERD or acid reflux before going to my ENT. I’ve never experienced heartburn either. 

We’ll see if that’s the issue though. Hopefully it’s as simple as taking Nexium every morning. 

I attached a picture of the capsule next to a dime for scale… regular size and mini. 
Both are pretty small. 

I had an esophageal X-ray today; I have to go back to my ENT for the results. 

To be continued…. 

What has been your experience with Nexium or any other acid reducer? 

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Are you having a hard time swallowing? I've been h Are you having a hard time swallowing? I've been having the hardest time lately, so I made an appointment with an ENT. Even though this journey is not over, I want to share what is going on.

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When you can’t swallow solids; Squeezables 🦋 When you can’t swallow solids; Squeezables

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Has anyone had an endoscopy? I just did - it was Has anyone had an endoscopy? 

I just did - it was very unpleasant!! 

It’s visual examination of your esophagus (endoscopy). 
A thin, flexible lighted instrument (endoscope) is passed down your throat so that your doctor can see your esophagus.

I’ve had the hardest time swallowing lately! I choke on EVERYTHING, including water - can believe it!? 

To the point that I’ve stopped eating, only soups when I’m really hungry.  I’ve often thought of pureeing all my foods or eating baby food only. I’ve already lost 10 lbs, that part I like!! 

Brian has been very close to dialing 911 several times! 😱 

I’ve always had issues swallowing but never to this extreme.  It’s gotten 100x worse over the past several months - sipping water does not help! 

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I’m MELTING!! 🫠 This heatwave is kicking my I’m MELTING!! 🫠 
This heatwave is kicking my butt! And the wind isn’t helping! 😡 

Don’t over do it today, Sjogies!! 

Stay cool! 😎 
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Use plenty of eye drops 💧 

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