Question: I have white spots on the back and sides of my throat and my glands, especially my right one, are very swollen. My throat is also very red. It looks similar to when I have had strep throat, but my throat only hurts about once every couple weeks right away in the morning and then goes away. Other than that it doesn't really hurt, but it is kind of difficult to swallow at times. The spots have been there on and off for about a month or so. About 6 months ago I started smoking meth again (hadn't done it in about 3 years) and was wondering if that could have something to do with it? I also have salivary gland stones that I can't get to pass. They normally are only under my tongue when I get them, but I wondered if they are in my other glands now too and that is why my glands are swollen. If this could all be from smoking meth I would prefer to not go to the doctor if it will go away when I stop. I want to make sure it is not something more serious. Thank you.

I have also been going through an unusual amount of stress lately. I am starting to go through a divorce because my husband pulled a shotgun on me and had me cornered in a room in our basement. He went to jail and there is a no contact order, but he violates it every day. Within the same month (February 2012) I was also promoted to lead my department at work and take on many new challenges as well as working 10-14 hour days and sometimes 6 days a week. I don't know if stress would matter but I am sure it is taking it's toll in some way.