I went out for lunch on friday last, in a pub, had jacket potato and tuna mayonnaise, 4 hours later 'throwing up' for England ( it sounds like a new olympic event - maybe not ) I have been so ill for the last 60 hours. Have only eaten dry toast every 12 hours and feeling extremely weak. I haven't been able to take any tablets but not too worried about mxt as only missed one and should be ok for the next one. Thyroxine is more of a worry as missing one day makes a huge difference to energy levels which are zilch anyway, with having no food. Have taken it today and had 'the runs' (another olympic discipline? ) Does anyone have any suggestions of what to eat to avoid making things worse. I can't go any longer without eating something. I am drinking lots of water and not being sick any more so I now think it is the lack of food that is making me feel rough.

Sheila x

Hi Sheila

Sorry you've been feeling so poorly. When I was in hospital, years ago, the recommendation was dry toast, then toast with something light on it, scrambled eggs, then chicken and mashed potatoes.

I never did understand why chicken but I guess it is much more easily digestible - and eggs and toast get a bit boring!

Hope you feel better soon.

love Anne xx

oh sheila hope you are a bit better, i was admitted for a few days 4 yrs ago with salmonella and i had to eat properly,which was awfull,i was in a highly infectious ward where we were all on suite good job but i did pull through not to be reapeted mind you, i lost 9 lbs in weight and was drained of energy for weeks,the doc i had was very nice in his mask and gloves, i agree with the eggs and toast little foods and often they say, take care,dorothy

Hi Sheila

Sorry to hear that you have been so poorly, food poisoning is not a nice thing at all and hope by now you are feeling a little bit better.

Like the others have said something light, I always opt for toast and then if things look like they are stabling move onto other foods.

Take care, Julia xx

Hi Sheila,

I know the feeling of being scared to eat, I was like that after being in hospital last August. I was so frightened of upsetting things again, so I know just how you feel. Just take it easy and stick to simple things. I lived on yogurts and scrambled egg for weeks! Like you say, not a way you would recommend to lose weight!
I think it might be better if you stayed away from Eleanor's cake for a while

Love Doreen xx

Hi Sheila, sorry you are ill. I usually eat boiled eggs and toast soldiers when i've been ill with a bad stomach. I also like flavoured water as plain water always seems to taste funny when i'm ill.

Get well soon.

Bevxx

Thanks everyone. I am feeling much better now but still quite weak. Just starting to eat properly again now so should pick up in a day or two. Thanks for all your comments and concerns.

Sheila x

Hi Sheila

Sorry to hear you've been so ill but it's good to know you are feeling a lot better. Now you're able to eat you may also wish to try a little thimble of port and brandy - great for upset tums.

Best wishes...



Ellie

Thanks Dorothy, Ellie and Lyn. Still not 100% yet. Taking longer than I thought. I still can't eat properly, everything tastes weird but hey ho! every cloud eh! Going to look like a shrunken mop at this rate (no comments from the Glossop contingent )

Sheila x

...but I bet you'll be able to taste my brandy and port!