>  Last year I was stung on both the head and neck with very little swelling
> and itching.  Can someone develop an intolerance to bee venom after time?
> Should I go to the doctor and be tested for bee venom allergies?
 
    Typically one must be exposed to the allergen (the bee venom) before the
allergy develops, and frequently several exposures are required to develop the
full allergic reaction.  So the answer to both your questions is: Yes.  You may
well be developing an allergy to bee venom, and it seems a good idea to me to
check with an allergist, who may well be able to head off the allergy before it
progresses further.
 
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