Is bee venom stronger at times?

[BeeMaster2]

If you want one to remember wait till one of those little ladies makes the trip up inside your nose and plants that little stinger there.....that is a real eye opening experience. 

And then you have to ask your buddy to pick it out.  :needhelp:

[Satch]

Got hit on the forehead last night on a very hot hive.

Swollen really good on forehead and left eye.

Hoping it goes down soon. :-D

[BeeMaster2]

Got hit on the forehead last night on a very hot hive.

Swollen really good on forehead and left eye.

Hoping it goes down soon. :-D

Satch,
Put hydrocortisone and benadryl cream on it and it will not only reduce the swelling but also reduce your reaction to the stings in the future.
Jim

[flyboy]

My Father and Mother and a Nephew are/were Pharmacists, so I am very wary of Allopathic (regular Doctors) drugs

I recall the Transport Canada seminar on drug use for pilots and the Medical Doctor said that Benedryl is a no go item 'period' as it's effects are multiplied in an aircraft.

http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/benadryl-with-hydrocortisone-topical-896-1617-2378-0.html
http://www.bjchealth.org/Benadryl

Interesting what Wackipedia says for effects and side effects of cortisol. Not sure I would go near it:


Side effects[edit]
Oral use of cortisone has a number of potential systemic side-effects: hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, amenorrhoea, cataracts and glaucoma, among other problems.[1][2]

Local side effects are rare but can include: pain, infection, skin pigment changes, loss of fatty tissue, and tendon rupture.[8]"

"Effects and uses[edit]
Cortisone, a glucocorticoid, and adrenaline are the main hormones released by the body as a reaction to stress. They elevate blood pressure and prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

A cortisone injection can also be used to give short-term pain relief and reduce the swelling from inflammation of a joint, tendon, or bursa in, for example, the joints of the knee, elbow, and shoulder.[1]

Cortisone may also be used to deliberately suppress immune response in persons with autoimmune diseases or following an organ transplant to prevent transplant rejection.[citation needed] The suppression of the immune system may also be important in the treatment of inflammatory conditions.[5]

Cortisone is a common treatment for a severe sore throat that occurs commonly with EBV infectious mononucleosis. Cortisone does not decrease the duration of the viral infection, but is used purely to increase the comfort of a patient with trouble speaking or swallowing as a result of the mononucleosis-induced swollen throat.

Cortisone is also used by dermatologists to treat keloids.[6] Cortisone is also used to relieve the symptoms of eczema and atopic dermatitis.[7] Cortisone is also used to stop the development of sarcoidosis.[medical citation needed]"

[flyboy]

Another bit of info on Hydrocortisone;

"Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Hydrocortisone in Detail with Side Effects
Hydrocortisone (hydrocortisone) Cream 2.5% is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. It is a topical (for the skin) steroid. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or acne."

http://www.rxlist.com/hydrocortisone-side-effects-drug-center.htm