Annie,

Thanks for the response. Wow three days after me. I am so sorry to hear about
your affliction that prevents you from desentization. You know, my best friend's
mom suggested to me to get one of those suits for when I garden. Also I am
starting to look into how to prevent bee's in my yard. I have called a few
exterminators and found there are chemicals. However, I need to find out how
they will effect my dogs. Thanks again for the welcome.

Sarah




Hi Sarah, you are so not alone - my heart goes out to you. I was stung on
August 8th 2003 just 3 days after you!

I and the others on this group know exactly how you are feeling and are very
familiar with the fear you are living with. You are right that most folks
cannot understand what this is all about and how it affects those that live with
it. I know that there are people who are thinking 'what a silly fuss' when I am
talking about my experience and living with anaphylaxis. There are times when I
get so stressed about it all, I feel defeated and so very sad, I am trying to be
positive but the future is such an unknown that I find it hard.

I too love the outdoors and one of my best loved hobbies happens outside and is
at it's most intense in the summer months when I can be out for 12 hours
stretches. After I got stung I gave it up but I have recently returned to it -
I will not be beaten........... well, not until summer anyway :o)

It is looking very much like I won't be able to have the desensitisation due to
another condition that I have. I have a severe allergy and was really banking
on the treatment. I am still coming to terms with all of this and frequently
'breakdown' but I know that ultimately I am just going to have to find a way to
live with it, as we all are.

We're with you every step of the way. Take care.

Annie :o)