Can’t have artificial sweeteners, can’t have sweets, what do I do?
Ugh.
I give myself some grace when sick and just do what I can to feel better. Whether that means I’m eating things I wouldn’t normally eat or not fasting at all for a few days. Not a big deal at the end of the day.
Listen to your body and take care of it if you’re sick. If you need a lozenge, have one. Gargle with warm salt water, have some hot tea with honey. Don’t suffer because you think you need to fast no matter what the circumstance. That’s not healthy mentally or physically.
Be careful not something worse, had similar persistent sore throat just chalked up to other issues (laryngitis, cold, too much coughing) progressed into hard to swallow, ended up being pretty severe acid reflux. Take care of yourself
Licorice root is a great thing for a sore throat. It’s literally just a dried root that you chew on or infuse hot water with.
https://mountainroseherbs.com/licorice-root
It’s a key ingredient in many herbal teas made for sore throats.