I have had on and off throat issues along with cracks and circle type areas on my tongue. Right now my tongue is spotty and sore. the back of my throat is not red but when I swallow an area very deep on my neck is super sore. A glad is swollen that you can see it on the same side. This is not the first time this has happened. I went into the doctors on the 13th of July and she tested for strep and thrust. both came back negative.