This sounds daft on it's face BUT ... there's a bee venom therapy procedure that is a real and often miraculous treatment of arthritis affliction.
Food for thought, check it out on Google.com. Bee Venom Therapy ... yeah, ya gotta get stung about 5 times. But, I'd give it a shot. I wouldn't have offered it if I didn't think there was something real there - bee venom is a wonderfully complex chemical creation.
I am aware of the therapy you mention. Believe me the stings would not bother me . When my hands have a bad day I can't touch the keys on this key board because that the sensation I get when I do.It feels like being stung. That's why It takes so long for me to reply at times and why I am missing from the forum from time to time.
Also when you have had to take as many cortizone shots in the knees, wrists shoulders, neck and back over the last fifteen years, the bee stings would not be a big problem. I just got two in the left shoulder and one in the left side of the neck about three weeks ago.I do not mean to imply that I am an invalid. I still can do some light work at times and have some outdoor activities. Exercise is very important but you have to try to not overdo it.
You have some good days and bad days. Their are other people worse off than me. It just hit me a little earlier and a little harder than some. It started in my early 30's and at 50 I could just not continue to work as my right knee was so bad I could not walk. It has been replaced.
I guess I have gotten off topic here and shouldn't have. I hope the others are not upset. I've very much enjoyed our exchange. You may reply to me in private if you wish at any time and I would be very glad to hear from you. If I don't get back right away just remember that I sometimes am off for a week or two but I will reply. Thanks again and God bless. MRN