When you have a bacterial throat infection is it possible for your tongue and gums to act up?

Oral candidiasis: Yes it is possible, oral candidiasis could be a possible infection causing all the symptoms you describe. Herpangina an infection caused by the coxsakie group a virus presents with the symptoms you describe and sores on the feet, had and buttocks; herpetic gingivostomatis an infection caused by the herpes symplex virus have some of the symptoms you describe, strep throat also may cause these symp.

Yes: Strep throat many times involves the mouth gums, tongue and lips.