Medical examination of a patient's hand mobility – diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis as part of radon therapy in Bad Gastein.

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Chronic Polyarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as chronic polyarthritis, is one of the rheumatic diseases commonly referred to as "rheumatism." In this autoimmune disease, inflammatory processes attack cartilage, bones, and ligaments. Those affected suffer from severe joint pain, stiffness, and sometimes severe limitations in mobility. The Healing Gallery offers a natural alternative or supplement to drug treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Radon and heat not only relieve acute pain, but also stabilize the immune system – often for up to nine months.

Recognition, diagnosis, and progression of rheumatoid arthritis

The first signs of rheumatoid arthritis are often nonspecific: fatigue, loss of appetite, or a slight fever occur without any noticeable joint symptoms. This often delays diagnosis. However, once inflammation manifests in the joints, the symptoms typically appear symmetrically in the hands, shoulders, knees, or feet. Morning stiffness, swollen and reddened joints, and severe pain attacks then dominate everyday life.

If left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis often leads to persistent inflammation and, as a result, joint deformities. This severely limits the quality of life of patients.

How can rheumatoid arthritis be treated?

Medications combat inflammation and relieve pain. However, long-term treatment with cortisone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs often causes severe side effects. Many sufferers experience little relief despite high doses.

This is exactly where radon therapy comes in: the Gastein Healing Gallery combines three key factors:

  • Radon-rich air
  • Warm temperatures (> 37.5 °C)
  • High humidity (70–100%)

In this natural healing climate, disease activity decreases, so that medication can often be reduced or even eliminated completely:

Effects & Benefits of the Healing Gallery

Success of radon therapy for rheumatoid arthritis confirmed

A study on radon therapy for chronic polyarthritis provides impressive evidence of the therapy's success. The following were examined:

  • Pain intensity
  • Morning stiffness
  • Consumption of painkillers and cortisone

Result: Four months after completing Healing Gallery Therapy, 92.5% of participants confirmed significant improvements. All symptoms examined showed significant relief. The combination of radon and hyperthermia not only stabilizes the immune system, but also reduces inflammation and pain in the long term. This achieves both symptomatic treatment as well as lasting improvement in quality of life.

Woman relaxing on a lounger in the radon gallery in Bad Gastein to improve her quality of life with rheumatoid arthritis.
A doctor in a white coat with the Gastein Healing Gallery logo is sitting at a table talking to a patient. She is holding a pen in her hand and filling out a form.

Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Experiences

Christa Limmer

59, Reisbach, Germany

Chronic pain caused by rheumatism dominated Christa Limmer's life for a long time – until she discovered the Gastein Healing Gallery. Thanks to natural radon therapy, she is now virtually pain-free and has regained her quality of life. In this interview, she talks about her impressive experiences.

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Katy Kramer

49, Hamburg, Germany

One illness rarely comes alone. At least, that was the case for Katy. Now 48, she suffered from a skin condition at the age of 10. Then joint inflammation set in. It turned out to be psoriatic arthritis. Later, bronchial asthma developed, and fibromyalgia was also suspected for a long time. A personal account.

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Annelore Kleine

76, Fröndenberg, Germany

The healing gallery is the best thing that could ever have happened to me! says Annelore Kleine, who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Kerstin Manke

62, Stadthagen, Germany

"Climbing stairs used to be torture for me, but now I'm jogging 7 km again," says Kerstin Manke, delighted with the successful treatment of her polyarthritis in the Gastein Healing Gallery.

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Jürgen Deschler

65, Elmstein, Germany

After my annual treatment with six visits to the healing gallery, I can manage without cortisone, painkillers, ointments, or similar for 10 months," says Jürgen Deschler about his successful treatment in the Gastein Healing Gallery.

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Gisela Madlener

74, Munich, Germany

I come here regularly for treatment, and even after 35 years, I am still able to keep my rheumatic symptoms under control and largely avoid medication! says Gisela, delighted with the successful therapy in the Gastein Healing Gallery.

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Rosa-Hermine Biermeier

72, Wolkersdorf, Austria

"I have been suffering from chronic polyarthritis since an acute flare-up in 2002. Although I responded well to cortisone therapy, I had to contend with severe side effects. A chance recommendation led me to the healing gallery, which helped me immensely from the very first time," says Rosa-Hermine Biermeier, who has been diagnosed with chronic polyarthritis.

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Adolph Gerd

62, Schiltz, Germany

I recommend everyone try the healing gallery. Not just once, but twice. Because the body needs time to get up to speed," says Adolph Gerd about his successful treatment in the Gastein Healing Gallery.

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Healing Gallery Treatments in Gastein

Therapy & Services

Radon therapy in the Gastein Healing Gallery is tailor-made: doctors generally recommend eight to twelve sessions in the warm Healing Gallery. Each session lasts around one hour, during which time the combination of radon, warmth, and humidity has an intense effect.

Procedure

A train takes patients directly into the interior of the mountain, where the body relaxes at a constant temperature of over 37.5 °C and high humidity. The radon-rich climate has a powerful effect on inflammatory processes, the immune system, and pain receptors.

Therapy Procedure

Complementary Therapies

Depending on individual needs, the stay in the Healing Gallery can be supplemented by physical treatments such as massages, exercise therapy, or physical therapy. This provides ideal support for the recovery process.

Physical Therapies

Prices & Reimbursement

Therapy in the Gastein Healing Gallery is recognized by health insurance companies in Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol. However, many patients also come to the Healing Gallery as self-payers.

Prices & Reimbursement

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Woman relaxing in swimwear on a lounger in the Gastein Healing Gallery – natural pain therapy with radon heat in a rock tunnel.
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