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Can you get arthritis from a bee sting?
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Generally not: It theoretically possible to develop a type of immune reaction to a sting that could cause a type of arthritis that might last a few weeks, but I have never heard of this actually happening. It would certainly not lead to a permanent arthritis.
Answered 10/23/2017
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No: A person may have several severe reactions to bee stings including some types of total body pain. However, arthritis is not caused by bee stings.
Answered 3/26/2013
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