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Wasp sting/Lyme symptoms

Does anyone know if a wasp sting can intensify Lyme symptoms?
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1763947 tn?1334055319
I had forgotten about that. One of my friends on FB did the stings for almost 9 months. Unfortunately it didn't work after the first few months.
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Wow!  I wonder how they ever figured that out!!  

Thanks for the data.  Mother Nature, she is amazing.
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I posted this same question on a Facebook Lyme group that I'm in and got some interesting answers, not what I expected lol!
People with Lyme are using Apitherapy, and they explained that what I went through was a herx. Apparently the venom acts as a strong antimicrobial against the spirochetes. Interesting stuff.
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1763947 tn?1334055319
I have heard that any surgery or procedure can so it may follow that a sting would.
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I haven't done any specific reading on this point, but it's a good question ... and my guess would be that your immune system is so ramped up already in dealing with Lyme that all reactions can be intensified.

A good question for your doc!    
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