What has anyone in the community heard about bee venom for Multiple Sclerosis patients?

Although I have never tried the bee sting therapy purposely -- I was stung by a bee on my foot several years ago and I swear I felt great for three days afterward. I could only assume it was the bee sting because nothing else new had happened. Now I wouldn't go searching out any bees -- bee venom can be deadly for the wrong person -- allergies and all. However, I have heard of people who have used it for years and swear by it. I found this link for you -- it looked like it had a lot of information:


http://www.msakc.org/Articles/BeeVenomTh鈥?/a>What has anyone in the community heard about bee venom for Multiple Sclerosis patients?
I've heard that it works. I know there is a lady called the Bee Lady. You can look her up on line. She might know more benefits. I hope your daughter is regaining some of her abilities. My heart goes out to her.





Tre


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What has anyone in the community heard about bee venom for Multiple Sclerosis patients?
I am not sure if it has been medically proven by any certified medical program...........but I have heard of miraculous results that were even presented on ';60 Minutes';. My cousin (female) was diagnosed in 1987.....she has mild symptoms but has begun taking this trial treatment in Pennsylvania with much success.....don't know if it's mind over matter......BUT IT'S WORKING!!!!!!! She has just returned to full time Kindergarten teaching! She's 48 years old.


Good Luck to you!
Bee venom has been used in several medical areas to some success though the AMA is silent about the benefits. I figure if it works, great!
Hi there,





I have heard it is a great way to help reduce symptoms. My dad's co-workers wife was featured on one of our local TV stations (WCVB) several years ago. She had MS and successfully used the beesting therapy to help with her symptoms. Made an amazing recovery from what I understand, as her symptoms were severe and interfered with her living a normal life.





Unfortunately I was rather young at the time, so I am not sure specifically how they are used. I think it has something to do with stinging yourself until you can feel it...as the stinging venom interacts with your nervous system..but that might be mistaken.





You might be able to contact WCVB and get some information on it.....though it was about 7-10 years ago that she was featured.





Hope that helps :-)
Many swear that it helps....
I heard about it a long time ago. I haven't experiences it personally, but I heard it really works. I wouldn't doubt it, and it would be worth a try.
I used bvt for over a year. It did help quite a bit with the symptoms, but unfortunately not the relapse. I used Avonex for 8 years before that and Hated it. I am now using Copaxone and doing well enough. I still believe bee sting therapy has benefits, as with everything ms, I imagine results are individual. One place for further information is http://www.apitherapy.org/