The pain experienced by a person stung by a bee is usually because of the venom produced. However, as they say, poison to one person can be meat to another. Bee venom therapy for lyme disease is a practice that has taken place for decade. The venom has also been shown to successful in treatment of allergies, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and many other conditions.
The agent is composed of biogenic amines, peptides and enzymes. Over eighteen components obtained from it have pharmaceutical capabilities. The mechanisms of action of this therapy are believed to be modification of the immunity and production of cortisol. The therapeutic agent is packaged in ointments, creams and most commonly injections.
The treatment is most effective when there is direct involvement of bee on the skin. The bees are able to produce highly potent therapeutic agent when they have enough source of food that is pollen. This happens especially during fall and some period of spring. The cold season is not good for production.
The therapy is likely to be effective in people who are allergic to bee stings. A specified number of shots when given subcutaneously provide ninety nine percent protection. Over the next half to a full decade, the possibility of reacting to venom is between five to ten percent. The purified form has been tried, tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration, FDA.
Common side effects associated with the practice include skin rashes, redness and swelling on the skin. Some side effects may go beyond subcutaneous tissue affecting other systems of the body. For instance, individuals may complain of chest tightness or difficulty in breathing, loud beating of the heart and gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea. It is therefore highly recommended that injections be given by trained personnel.
Certain conditions are a contraindication to treatment with this agent. In autoimmune diseases, the body produces antibodies that attack its own cells. Therefore, administration of the venom makes the immune even more active causing further destruction of cells. Some of these autoimmune diseases include multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, these injections in pregnant women should be given with caution as it poses a huge risk to sustainability of the pregnancy.
An emergency kit becomes quite handy when an individual goes into anaphylactic shock. This is a reaction that may encompass some of the side effects and becomes worse when the person goes into unconsciousness. The kit contains a syringe and epinephrine. Intervention needs to be made as fast as possible to save the life of the individual and further evaluation needs to be done at a health facility.
When all else has failed, therapy using bee venom can prove to be a savior in many cases. However, additional research is needed in particular cases to prove for sure that they can be effective. For instance, it is not enough to assume that the therapy can be a remedy in arthritis just because a majority of bee farmers are immune to the disease. This treatment mode for other conditions such as nerve pain, and multiple sclerosis need to be investigated further.
The agent is composed of biogenic amines, peptides and enzymes. Over eighteen components obtained from it have pharmaceutical capabilities. The mechanisms of action of this therapy are believed to be modification of the immunity and production of cortisol. The therapeutic agent is packaged in ointments, creams and most commonly injections.
The treatment is most effective when there is direct involvement of bee on the skin. The bees are able to produce highly potent therapeutic agent when they have enough source of food that is pollen. This happens especially during fall and some period of spring. The cold season is not good for production.
The therapy is likely to be effective in people who are allergic to bee stings. A specified number of shots when given subcutaneously provide ninety nine percent protection. Over the next half to a full decade, the possibility of reacting to venom is between five to ten percent. The purified form has been tried, tested and approved by the Food and Drug Administration, FDA.
Common side effects associated with the practice include skin rashes, redness and swelling on the skin. Some side effects may go beyond subcutaneous tissue affecting other systems of the body. For instance, individuals may complain of chest tightness or difficulty in breathing, loud beating of the heart and gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea. It is therefore highly recommended that injections be given by trained personnel.
Certain conditions are a contraindication to treatment with this agent. In autoimmune diseases, the body produces antibodies that attack its own cells. Therefore, administration of the venom makes the immune even more active causing further destruction of cells. Some of these autoimmune diseases include multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, these injections in pregnant women should be given with caution as it poses a huge risk to sustainability of the pregnancy.
An emergency kit becomes quite handy when an individual goes into anaphylactic shock. This is a reaction that may encompass some of the side effects and becomes worse when the person goes into unconsciousness. The kit contains a syringe and epinephrine. Intervention needs to be made as fast as possible to save the life of the individual and further evaluation needs to be done at a health facility.
When all else has failed, therapy using bee venom can prove to be a savior in many cases. However, additional research is needed in particular cases to prove for sure that they can be effective. For instance, it is not enough to assume that the therapy can be a remedy in arthritis just because a majority of bee farmers are immune to the disease. This treatment mode for other conditions such as nerve pain, and multiple sclerosis need to be investigated further.
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