Could I be allergic to thistle honey?

Question

I drink a lot of hot black tea with soy milk. Lately I've been adding thistle honey (wow, this makes me sound like a pretentious foodie, yikes), and I've noticed that it makes my lips and nose swell and tingle, and my tongue goes slightly numb. It doesn't seem to have any effect on my breathing. I've never had any honey allergies before; could I be allergic to the thistle pollen in the honey?

More importantly, is this something I should be worried about? I like the taste of the honey, and the tingling is kind of pleasant, if weird; do I need to quit drinking it?

Answer 1

It is likely you have an allergic reaction- put a little of the honey on your wrist and leave it for a while and see what happens, later put a little on your lip (without the tea) and see if you get a reaction- if so- stop using it-
often a reaction will be small and mild the first few times but later you can wind up with an unexpected full out allergic reaction (hives, anaphalactic, amongst other things) do the wrist and lip challenge and see what happens - if you have a reaction of any kind- stop using that particular kind of honey.

Answer 2

Yea you may be allergic to it.......it's amazing the allergies that persons can develop so if this is the case then you shouldn't drink it anymore just to be safe......also you should check with your doctor just to make sure......

Answer 3

You may be allergic. I am allergic to all types of honey.

Answer 4

Hi. You can develop an allergy to just about anything.

Answer 5

AH, Lass, a wee bit of Scott's in ya. Have your doctor refere
you to one who deals in allergies. <}:-})

Answer 6

You could be allergic so check with your doctor.

Answer 7

I don't know honey