I've heard the first time you get stung by an insect, like a bee or wasp, you'll have a normal/mild reaction, even if you happen to have an allergy to the venom. It's the SECOND time you get stung by the same insect that your immune system goes haywire and makes an allergic reaction. And each sting after that, the reaction is either the same level, or worse.
Is this true, or is it possible to have a semi-bad reaction the first time? I'm just curious, because when I was stung by a wasp, I had a normal reaction, nothing allergic. In fact, it was extremely mild! :) At first I was pleased, but then I realized that who knows? I might have a BAD reaction the second time. Is there ANY way to predict, or any clues after the first sting, that you're going to develop an allergic reaction next time? (I don't like the feeling of playing Russian Roulette!)
For what it's worth, I have no allergies to medications, latex, chemicals, etc. Just raw pineapple and raw walnuts!
2006-09-16
14:21:11
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scary shari
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