Hi John
        I had a problem with bee venum allergies in the past, so I know what you
are going through. I started raising bees about eight years ago, when I
developed an enlargement of the hands first, than the arms.
        I knew that it was time to go to the Allergist. First, I was tested, then
I started a series of injections. It became just another routine of life
where you get use to it. But once it was done I have not worried. I still
take the Antihistamine pills with me when I am out into the bees just in
case.
         It took about five years to complete and I didn't stop handling my bees.
Now If I don't get a hit once in while, I would think something was wrong.
The bottom line is why suffer needlessly. Get it taken care of as soon as
you can
 
        Joe  <[log in to unmask]>
        Loving You Honey Farms
        Bremerton, Wa. US
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> From: John Bruihler <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: bee sting desensitization
> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 11:52 AM
>
        John wrote
>
> I went into the beginning stages of anaphalactic shock 12 years ago and
was
> then tested for bee venum allergy---results being allergic.
>
>  I recently was retested and the results were that I am still allergic. I
am
> thinking about going through the desensitization program.