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 ---------- > 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.