Originally Posted by
gavin
'may be overlooked as a possible complicating factor' seems right, but people should keep this in context.
One case: anaphylaxis then OK after stopping taking the NSAID. Another case: wasn't so bad the second time but got to hospital quicker. This doesn't add up to very much.
It has been known for a long time that allergies can come and go with no particular reason. The link with NSAIDs hasn't been made strongly, and it is pretty clear that bee sting allergy happens in people who are not taking NSAIDs. I was one. I'm pretty sure that it can also spontaneously disappear without NSAIDs being involved.
I think that I've related my anaphylaxis experiences on the other (BBKA) south of the border forum and maybe we should discuss it here too. The short story is that this is a big issue for beekeepers and their families, and beginners ought to be aware of this from the outset. Particularly be aware that it might happen to you, and know what to do if it does.
G.