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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2015 21:58:51 GMT -7
Today I was stung by a single bee from a hive of mine. Ended up in the hospital for a short visit. Do we react differently to what the bees are eating during various times of the year?
Side affects: itched beyond imagination, swollen, hives, tongue reacted, light headed, stomach cramps. No breathing issues.
No issues prior with bee stings. And have had a few throughout this summer.
thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
bill
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Post by HarryVanderpool on Nov 10, 2015 14:20:44 GMT -7
Call your primary care Dr. and ask for a referral to an allergist.
The allergist will test you for your level of allergy.
If it is determined that you are allergic, ask about desensitization therapy.
This has been very successful for loads of beekeepers.
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Post by motj3 on Nov 10, 2015 15:52:02 GMT -7
For me I no longer react to a sting to hands, legs arms etc no matter one or twenty stings. One to the head though and it swells like crazy. No breathing issue but massive swelling. So you may consider where you got stung as a variable as well.
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Post by apismellifera on Nov 12, 2015 12:01:46 GMT -7
My reactions generally seem to be mild, but stings to the fingers seem to swell for 24hrs and recede slowly. Oddly, face and neck seem not so bad.
I tried a little experiment ala apitherapy, leaving the stingers in to get the full dose hoping to get to desensitization or derive other benefits of venom therapy. One on the ankle and one on the thigh. Too much, back to removing stingers as soon as possible. I'm not sure, but it seems as if the itch has perhaps gotten a bit worse over time. Not the reaction I was hoping for. Many folks seem to experience what motj3 has, over time getting naturally desensitized. Guess it can go either way.
It's helpful to know what plantain weed looks like, it's everywhere, grab a leaf or two and mash or chew it up real good and slap that on the sting. Takes away the immediate pain and seems to help a bit on the swellling. Carry a roll of blue tape in your beebag to wrap around and secure it. And/or a topical antihistamine. Best to do that right away for the best effect.
Bill, your reaction with tongue swelling, stomach cramps and lightheadedness is a definite sign you need allergen testing. It's a scary thing that it can go either way over time - desensitization or sudden overreation. Best to be prepared. If you go the allergen testing route, asking for an epipen might be a good thing. Bummer that they are so expensive and apparently have a rather short shelf life. I'll keep and use many things past the due date, but this is one you don't want to fool around with.
I wish it were easier/cheaper to get epipens, if all beekeepers were able to have them handy for themselves and others in case of a sever reaction it would be a comfort.
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