Bee allergys

[Leafin]

Hey fellas. Well yesterday I had a humbling experience. I usually end up getting nailed by bees/ wasps probably a dozen or more times a year, I've never been allergic. I got hit last Saturday by a yellow jacket in a willow and was fine, but yesterday 1 ground bee got me, and I woke up in an ambulance. The full reaction, throat closed and blood pressure dropped.

Are there any other climbers/tree guys allergic to bees? Do you guys just carry a pen and hope for the best? Or actually, anyone know of anybody that's just developed an allergy like this?

Stay safe

 

[Zale]

I've been stung numerous time over the years with no harsh side effects. Two years ago I got lit up by some bald face hornets. My body was covered in hives and I felt like sh*t. Since then, I always carry a pen with me. Dying from a bee sting seems like a stupid way to die.

 

[sac-climber]

I stepped on an underground nest last year, got hit probably 25 times, it sent me to the ER. I wasn't as bad off as you were but it was getting tough to breath. I always keep Benadryl handy and an Epi-pen as well now. Glad your ok...and Im with Zale, what a bull **** way to die!

 

[avason]

Same thing happened to me...always been bit year after year. One year got bit several times on my hand and started swelling up. Wife brought me to the emergency room. I don't carry my pen but after reading this and others I think I should start.

 

[sac-climber]

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