Bee stings and body aches`

[shar81]

Last week I accidently swallowed a bee that flew into my soda.  Today I am experiencing sore throat, coughing, all over body aches, and consistantly tiredness .... is this all due to the bee ?  If yes, is there anything I can do to make it stop?

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, it can be 'Delayed reactions' to the swallowed bee antigen. Less than 0.3 percent of insect reactions will result in a delayed reaction. It is usually seen 7-10 days post insect antigen exposure. It can be associated with the joint pain, fever, bodyache etc.

You need to undergo important tests like complete blood count which can show neutropenia, with development of reactive, plasmacytoid lymphocytes. Mild thrombocytopenia and Eosinophilia may be present. Measures of non-specific acute phase reactants, including the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein should be done.

Anti histaminics with appropriate steroid therapy will help to alleviate the symptoms. I suggest you to consult immunologist/ allergy specialist for detailed evaluation. Take care and regards.

[TheLightSeeker]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Read my post to suma55 on Feb.14.
The remedy is the same. Just drink gradually, throughout the day.

Hope it helps,
Blessings
Nikodicreta