tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post9114212267810519367..comments2024-02-13T11:24:29.348-07:00Comments on Backyard Bee Hive Blog: I Wish Someone Would've Told Me BEFORE I Started Beekeeping… #6HBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00457255992295971802noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post-92183598909516239932016-03-06T07:28:54.581-07:002016-03-06T07:28:54.581-07:00Before I started beekeeping, I had never been stun...Before I started beekeeping, I had never been stung by a bee. It wasn't until after I got my bees that I decided to see if I was allergic or not (fortunately, not). The method I used was to put a piece of duct tape around my finger so the sticky part is pointing outward, and then snag a bee on the tape by dabbing it onto her back. Then I put her against my skin and she stung me (and rightfully so). I learned that from Miles McGaughey, president of the BCBA who told me to also say a prayer for her giving up her life.Donhttp://www.buddhaandthebees.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post-15943506571587316032016-03-04T15:04:16.217-07:002016-03-04T15:04:16.217-07:00LOL, @Julie D LOL! My anaphylaxis kit includes liq...LOL, @<a href="#c163188958123358585" rel="nofollow">Julie D</a> LOL! My anaphylaxis kit includes liquid Benadryl plus Pepcid and/or Tagamet. The antacids block a different type of histamine than the Benadryl. In combination with the EpiPens, they can be life savers. My doctor's info is in my kit, too, <i>and</i> I have a MedicAlert bracelet. It needs some serious blinging out before it's wearable, though. U.G.L.Y.HBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457255992295971802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post-1418744746482791562016-03-04T14:53:42.870-07:002016-03-04T14:53:42.870-07:00Such nice words, @Don. Thank you. I need to talk t...Such nice words, @<a href="#c4677479088566216382" rel="nofollow">Don</a>. Thank you. I need to talk to Marty about how he "backs up a bee" — his words —to make it sting. Efficacy of in-the-field immunotherapy is anecdotal but, hey, I'll take it at this point. I'll let you know what he says.HBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457255992295971802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post-1631889581233585852016-03-04T14:17:23.444-07:002016-03-04T14:17:23.444-07:00Thanks for sharing that information about VIT. Out...Thanks for sharing that information about VIT. Out-of-pocket medical care is outrageously expensive, so I can understand why you'd want to stop. Also, I'm outraged on your behalf by the answers (or lack thereof) you've gotten from your healthcare professionals. On the other hand, you've just become a "treatment-free beekeeper," which is sort of a change in the other direction from "treatment-free bees." ;-)<br /><br />Please, do continue to carry your epi-pen and maybe even some liquid Benadryl. Wishing you lots of luck going forward!Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965401314478095790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95448057582700929.post-46774790885662163822016-03-04T11:02:01.344-07:002016-03-04T11:02:01.344-07:00Your blog was one of the first I followed when I s...Your blog was one of the first I followed when I started down the beekeeping path. I was building a Hardison hive and used your site for resources. I remember when you posted back in April 2013 that you were allergic to bee stings and was really bummed for you. You've had quite the journey and I can understand why you need to stop the VIT. Wishing you the best going forward and I appreciate the insight you provide.Donhttp://www.buddhaandthebees.netnoreply@blogger.com