Sounds to me like you just gottoo much of a "good thing"(i.e.
bee venom)Remember if twas a wasp or hornet they are full o
venom! Either or never give up beekeeping,just take care.Good
luck!(BTW I got nailed 3 times in the same spot m'self today
while robbing to get honey for a fair exibit,I sypathise!)