At 11:04 AM 11/24/2004, you wrote:
>  I, too, always heard that beekeepers don't get arthritis so I was
>surprised to find out I have it.

John,
I think your post on this subject reflects a misconception.  As I
understand it, bee stings do not PREVENT arthritis, but rather alleviate
symptoms.  My wife does not work the bees, but we have experimented with
stings on her hands where she is mildly arthritic, and she reports a
definite and immediate positive effect.

I do not have arthritis, but from my readings over the years, it seems that
beekeepers with arthritis report temporary improvements during the months
of the year when they are actively working bees and getting stung.  This
seems to match your experience.

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