It’s time for an update on how my bee sting sensitization “experiment” has gone. First of all, I have to say that my left elbow feels better now. That is an improvement in my opinion. On the other hand, the … Continue reading
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With the help of my friend, Teruo Shiki, who is a carpenter/craftsman and has a shop full of all kinds of power tools, I/we made a few new pieces of equipment that I had wanted to make. First of all, … Continue reading
Getting stung by a honey bee or intentionally taking a sting from a honey bee seems similar to getting a vaccination shot. Also, regardless of the pain of the experience, we need to just move on and keep on working … Continue reading
It’s been a couple of days since I had a sting. The last time was Saturday and today is Monday (in Japan–we’re a day ahead of the U.S.). Today I again took two stings, one on the back of each … Continue reading
I did not take any stings yesterday, but today I took two stings, one in the back of each hand. The sting in my left hand was initially painful, but after a few minutes stopped hurting and there has been … Continue reading
Here is the next update of my bee sting desensitization experiment. The more I think about it, the more I realize that there are probably too many variables for me to really draw many general conclusions from my experience trying … Continue reading
Today was my “biggest day” so far. Last week I took a sting on Wednesday and a sting on Saturday, and this week I took a sting on Monday (two days ago) and today I took 3 stings. Today’s stings … Continue reading
Here is the question: If you take several stings over a short period of time, will it desensitize your body to bee stings? Apparently many people say it does and many people do it, but I have never done it … Continue reading
