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What Causes Anaphylactic Shock While Drinking And Itching In Tongue/ear/throat?

I went into anaphylactic shock while drinking, they believe it may be from whiskey specifically. I never had any severe allergic reaction before. A few weeks after, my eosphilon levels were high, but I didnt think anything of it. Lately, I have randomly experienced itchy tongue/ear/throat throughout the day. I smoke marijuana on a regular basis and have for years. The past two times have resulted in watery eyes, running nose, itchiness in my oral cavity and constant sneezing. I rubbed marijuana on my hand and a hive began to form. Does this mean that I am allergic to THC or most likely the actual plant?
posted on Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Your history and lab report suggests me that you are having some allergic reaction which is evident by increased absolute eosinophill count (AEC).
As you are getting these symptoms after using marijuana, you may be allergic to this product.
I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for all the prevalent allergens like dust, food, mites and pollen. This will help us to know which is the allergen causing all these symptoms and it can be confirmed whether marijuana is causing these symptoms.
Thank you.
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What Causes Anaphylactic Shock While Drinking And Itching In Tongue/ear/throat?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Your history and lab report suggests me that you are having some allergic reaction which is evident by increased absolute eosinophill count (AEC). As you are getting these symptoms after using marijuana, you may be allergic to this product. I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for all the prevalent allergens like dust, food, mites and pollen. This will help us to know which is the allergen causing all these symptoms and it can be confirmed whether marijuana is causing these symptoms. Thank you.