>As a result I have lost a lot of sensation up that side of my finger tip,
>and it shows no sign of improving. It doesn't prevent me doing things, but
>it's a bit sensitive. Has anyone else experienced this?
>
Hi,
        When the bee stung you in the finger nerve, it created a nerve
finger block, the same thing the dentist does when he/she injects the gum.
 
        There is no illness from this sting, however many stings like this
can set in motion, an antigen build up in the immune system which can be
quite serious.
 
        This is the commencement of chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivity,
or  even sero-Rh Arthritis. These effects can stop your interest in bees as
these illnesses will create an allergic reaction to smoke, wax, pollen, and
in some cases even honey.
 
        It is therefore very important to use smoke or similar methods to
reduce the bees ability to sting.
 
        For more information on chemical sensitivity, check out our web
sites at the URL of;
 
Main site
        http://www.eastend.com.au/~goble
 
Australian Chemical Trauma Alliance Inc
        http://www.eastend.com.au/~goble/Acta
 
Kangaroo Island Beekeeping
        http://www.eastend.com.au/~goble/KiBees
 
       Dr Brian Goble PhD
        Toxicology Researcher & Bee Physiologist.
Thanks from :
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            [log in to unmask] ( David Goble )
           American Beach Kangaroo Island South Australia