You bring up a very good point - that the beestings and the pain disappearing
(no need for medication) are associated experiences.

Yes, this is science and has been documented and studied and currently being
studied.  Even the FDA has approved of a Phase I study to identify the
working components of bee venom and the relief associated with them.

The American Apitherapy Society (even myself) would be glad to
speak/communicate offline with you on what you need to do to work with bee
venom for aches & pains (generally attributed to some type of arthritis).

As for the itching associated with the stings -- give it time.  We have found
that after 60 stings, you don't itch any more.  You may still swell up, but
that's a normal reaction.

Jean-Francois Lariviere
http://hometown.aol.com/BeeHealthy/beehive.htm
NYC NY

<< I also have had neck injuries/surgeries and take 1800mg ibupropen or
relafen
 daily.
 no reaction from stings, usually don't get stung but when the bees are pmsing
 and I get 4 or 5 stings(after that I put on long pants and shirt) I do not
 need any medication for 3 or 4 days.  It is qutie amazing. >>