Title: Bee Sting Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Headings: Bee Sting Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Bee Sting Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Questionable Benefits and Definite Risks Associated With Using Bee's Venom
How Bee Therapy Works
What Happens During Treatment
Effectiveness of Bee Sting Therapy
Risks of Bee Sting Therapy
Death
Optic Neuritis
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
A Word From Verywell

Content: It's important that an Epi-Pen Autoinjector is available in case of an allergic reaction. Optic Neuritis
Inflammation of the optic nerve ( optic neuritis) may occur in people (regardless if they have MS or not) when bee stings are given on or near the eye area, including the temple or eyebrow area. This is why it's important to avoid all bee stings in this area. 6 ﻿
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
This is a rare form of inflammation of the central nervous system, which is very similar to that which occurs in MS. 7 ﻿
A Word From Verywell
A couple take-home points to keep in mind is that bee sting therapy is meant to be a complementary MS therapy, meaning that it should not be used as a substitute for disease-modifying therapies. Secondly, at this time, there simply is not enough robust evidence (there are no long-term studies) to support bee sting therapy as an effective treatment for MS. In other words, more clinical studies are needed to really understand its benefit (if any) in MS. 8 ﻿ In the end, if you are interested in a complementary MS therapy, please talk with your neurologist. Perhaps, a therapy that is more relaxing, peaceful, and scientifically supportive, like yoga or progressive muscle relaxation, would be best. Was this page helpful?