Sting

Start:  Reading the other day…the sting of death is sin (I Corinthians 15:56) Amazing – I never really thought what a big deal the sting needing to be removed. 

Question:  What if you get stung and you don’t get the stinger out?

Risks:  Check out the HUGE internet list of what could happen…
·         Worry and anxiety
·         Infection
·         Swelling
·         Itching
·         Ache
·         Burn
·         Pain
·         Fester
·         Delayed reactions: minutes, hours, days
·         Redness
·         Severe allergic reaction
·         Anaphylaxis: symptoms can include sudden weakness, loss of breath, chest tightness, and unconsciousness that can lead to death.
·         Hospital:  The treatment for bee stings is usually an injection of epinephrine, which will help stimulate the heart and help clear and relax airways. An additional injection of antihistamine is sometimes needed. This counteracts with your bodies natural production of histamine and helps ease the symptoms of the reaction. Individuals with severe allergic reactions to bee stings are sometimes advised to carry a self-injection kit, for emergency treatment.
                                      
The stinger gets lodged into the skin, and the bee cannot remove it by using its own strength. The bee has no choice but to pull away, dismembering part of its own abdomen in the process. (and, having its insides ripped out, the bee is going to die). After the bee and its stinger have been separated, the stinger continues to pulsate, emitting more venom into the bloodstream. This is why it's important to get the stinger out.

Remedies:  Check out the EXHAUSTIVE crazy internet list of remedies people use for bee stings and bee sting removal:
·         Fingernail
·         Ice
·         Mud:  Just lather some mud on the area & when it dries & hardens it extracts the stinger
·         Duct tape
·         Tweezers
·         Needle
·         Swipe a credit card
·         Hydrogen peroxide
·         Alcohol
·         Milk of magnesia
·         Vinegar
·         Baking soda
·         If you keep the area clean your body will most likely take care of it.

Individuals with severe allergic reactions to bee stings may undergo a desensitization program. The patient is injected with various amounts of bee venom, steadily increasing the dose each time, until their immune system can handle it. This can take quite some time, about 15 to 20 weeks, and are usually followed by monthly booster shots.

If you are worried about being stung by bees, or you've experienced allergic reactions before, it's important to avoid contact with bees if at all possible. Don't wear cologne or perfume outside, don't wear bright clothing out in the sun, and if approached by a bee, don't swat at it. This can aggravate the bee and increases your chances of being stung. If a bee is near you, simply move away. Bees aren't out to get you, and only sting if they feel threatened, so it's unlikely that the bee will continue to pester you.

Fun:  Great humorous bee sting bite video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaalgYGi3iQ

 

End thots: 
·         Worry, anxiety and fear are all gone.  “O death where is thy sting?”  (I Corinthians 15:56) 
·         Don’t’ have to jump thru ALL the hoops.  All the wasted energy and time when Jesus Christ truly is the only remedy required - ONCE and for all. 
·         Forgiven.  I am grateful
·         Keep sin OUT, even though seeming very small, it is extremely dangerous and not worth it.