In a message dated 2/5/2003 2:32:07 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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> am just a scientist, not a medical doctor.  However, the great majority of
> chemo-
> therapy drugs contain anti-inflammatory compounds which will cancel your
> sting immunity as long as you take the drug.  Once you stop, and start
> being
> stung
> again, you can rebuild your sting immunity

George,
Are you saying that anti-inflammatory compounds make bee stings worse?  I
just got stung for the first time this year, yesterday. I was getting out of
my suit and one flew into my hair. I have curley hair, so I ran to the
bathroom to get my fork like comb. Combed her right on to my right thigh
where she got me. My bite is hard, red and hot. Looks like a fried egg! I
take anti-imflammatory drugs for my arthritis.
kathy