Why does my throat hurt in the evenings? It hurts to swallow, even my own salivation. Even my tongue starts to feel like it s swollen and painful near the back by the throat? The first time it happened, I thought I might be coming down with a cold, but it was gone by morning. Then, it reoccurred that evening and returns several evenings in a row. I am not taking any medications and, to my knowledge, do not suffer from any allergies. Please help!