Arthritis Help Center

I have rheumatoid arthritis, massage is recommended by Arthritis Foundation, yet masseuses will not.....Why?I constantly see the recommedation for massage as alternative pain management for this debilitating disease--by the medical community, yet when any LMT are contacted, I can find None who will give massages to people with this disease----why the discrepency? Another "fear of lawsuit factor? Or, Insurance dictacting medical procedures?" Since this is such a common recommendation for RA, I do not understand the lack of service in this area. Help!!

I'm looking for the Arthritis Foundation, for a grant so they can help me?I don't have enough income to pay for the 20% that Medicare doesn't pay, so that I can have physical therapy, along with water excercises. My income is at the poverty level, and I can't afford the 'price' starting out at 3 times per week, of which I would have to pay approximately $180.00 per month. And that doesn't count my transporation cost either, which is $2.00 each way, on the Handi Wheels bus for the handicapped. At this time, I'm without any form of exercise. Thank you for the chance to explain my situation to you.

Is ther any foundation that will help with medical bills when your diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis?