This is so...inexplicable.
http://snapjudgment.org/venom
I presume that somehow the venom attacks the bacteria, effectively killing it off. I wonder how many studies have been done to gauge the effectiveness of the venom as a treatment. As it stands, lyme disease can potentially adapt to resist the antibiotics given to a patient.
(And, quite frankly, I think I would have rather put up with some bee venom than ingesting the disgusting antibiotics that I had to when I contracted lyme disease).
The Mrs. had a tick attach itself to her last summer. Because we live in a Lyme state, as a precaution the doctor gave her Doxacylin as a one time dose. It was pretty easy.
Back in the 80's, bee stings were all the rage for treating arthritis.
Quote from: red solo cup on September 05, 2015, 08:07:17 AM
The Mrs. had a tick attach itself to her last summer. Because we live in a Lyme state, as a precaution the doctor gave her Doxacylin as a one time dose. It was pretty easy.
Back in the 80's, bee stings were all the rage for treating arthritis.
I know when I got the bite (I was 11 at the time, and on my first boy scout camping trip) we didn't notice it at first. The bite looked more like a large, red rash that was warm to the touch. I was lucky that I had a dermatologist appointment, he was the one who said that it started to look like the classic bullseye. After getting some blood work done he was proven correct, and I was on a weeks regimen of the most foul-tasting medicine I've ever had :ack:
Quote from: GloriaPatri on September 05, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: red solo cup on September 05, 2015, 08:07:17 AM
The Mrs. had a tick attach itself to her last summer. Because we live in a Lyme state, as a precaution the doctor gave her Doxacylin as a one time dose. It was pretty easy.
Back in the 80's, bee stings were all the rage for treating arthritis.
I know when I got the bite (I was 11 at the time, and on my first boy scout camping trip) we didn't notice it at first. The bite looked more like a large, red rash that was warm to the touch. I was lucky that I had a dermatologist appointment, he was the one who said that it started to look like the classic bullseye. After getting some blood work done he was proven correct, and I was on a weeks regimen of the most foul-tasting medicine I've ever had :ack:
It could have been worse. You could have been bitten by a rabid animal on your camping trip and needed to have 7 shots in your stomach! ::)
Quote from: Lynne on September 05, 2015, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: GloriaPatri on September 05, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: red solo cup on September 05, 2015, 08:07:17 AM
The Mrs. had a tick attach itself to her last summer. Because we live in a Lyme state, as a precaution the doctor gave her Doxacylin as a one time dose. It was pretty easy.
Back in the 80's, bee stings were all the rage for treating arthritis.
I know when I got the bite (I was 11 at the time, and on my first boy scout camping trip) we didn't notice it at first. The bite looked more like a large, red rash that was warm to the touch. I was lucky that I had a dermatologist appointment, he was the one who said that it started to look like the classic bullseye. After getting some blood work done he was proven correct, and I was on a weeks regimen of the most foul-tasting medicine I've ever had :ack:
It could have been worse. You could have been bitten by a rabid animal on your camping trip and needed to have 7 shots in your stomach! ::)
The nurse who did my blood work ended up having to reinsert the needle into my arm about a dozen times Lynne. Given that I was 11, I think that beats out 7 shots in the stomach. Furthermore, this isn't a pissing contest. I've had lyme disease, I recall what the antibiotic regimen was like (it wasn't fun), and I for one would've much rather had bee venom used to treat the disease than the antibiotics. So unless you've had Lyme Disease, kindly step off.
Quote from: GloriaPatri on September 05, 2015, 03:59:33 PM
Quote from: Lynne on September 05, 2015, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: GloriaPatri on September 05, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: red solo cup on September 05, 2015, 08:07:17 AM
The Mrs. had a tick attach itself to her last summer. Because we live in a Lyme state, as a precaution the doctor gave her Doxacylin as a one time dose. It was pretty easy.
Back in the 80's, bee stings were all the rage for treating arthritis.
I know when I got the bite (I was 11 at the time, and on my first boy scout camping trip) we didn't notice it at first. The bite looked more like a large, red rash that was warm to the touch. I was lucky that I had a dermatologist appointment, he was the one who said that it started to look like the classic bullseye. After getting some blood work done he was proven correct, and I was on a weeks regimen of the most foul-tasting medicine I've ever had :ack:
It could have been worse. You could have been bitten by a rabid animal on your camping trip and needed to have 7 shots in your stomach! ::)
The nurse who did my blood work ended up having to reinsert the needle into my arm about a dozen times Lynne. Given that I was 11, I think that beats out 7 shots in the stomach. Furthermore, this isn't a pissing contest. I've had lyme disease, I recall what the antibiotic regimen was like (it wasn't fun), and I for one would've much rather had bee venom used to treat the disease than the antibiotics. So unless you've had Lyme Disease, kindly step off.
I'm sorry. I failed in my attempt to be funny.
Apology accepted Lynne. I understand that humour often fails to be communicated through text :)
Have things changed with the medication regarding Lyme disease over the years? I was given doxycycline when I got Lyme disease 8 years ago and I didn't find it onerous. Of course, our bodies react to medications differently.