Dr. Howard M Belmont MD

Lupus is a long standing disease and complex enough to make it difficult to diagnose. Some of the symptoms of Lupus mimic other diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis. That is why Lupus is called a “great imitator.” Symptoms of Lupus come, go and reappear. Hence it may take years to diagnose...

The aim of treatments for back pain is to relief pain and restore mobility. Adjusting your activities is the essential treatment for easing acute back pain caused by minor injury or strain. Back pain treatments are determined by the duration you have experienced the pain, the severity and your...

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?A chronic inflammatory disorder that happens to affect more than just the joints is known as Rheumatoid Arthritis. In a few cases for certain individuals, this medical condition can lead to damage in a wider sense, because it would affect the other body systems, which...

Many fibromyalgia patients have to deal with mystery symptoms for years before getting a proper diagnosis. And. once they receive a diagnosis, the struggle is far from over. With fibromyalgia, patients are often left to their own devices and figure out on their own what helps to ease symptoms. One...

If you are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), then you are likely familiar with stiff joints, particularly in the morning. And you are not alone. Recent reports show that around 90% of individuals with active RA who are not experiencing active RA. ...

Although there is no prescribed diet for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms, many individuals find that changes in their food intake — quality and quantity — impact the severity of their symptoms. An awareness of what you are eating is a key to understand how food impacts your...