PICK ME UP NEEDED

I always go for beef, even beef burgers work for me.
Or lamb as second choice.

For a tonic, Metatone

Check the knee replacement thread. If you don't need one (yet) that should cheer you up no end! This too shall pass.

Sorry, I don't know of any pick-me-up, newgrangill. Has your GP recommended anything? I do hope you feel better soon.

Once again I am reminded the old fashioned and sadly defunct system of 'Convalescent Homes' have gone....such a good idea to slowly rebuild peoples strength and perk them up....sounds like you need to be spoilt a bit and waited on!

You are so right Hilda, I looked these up a few weeks ago and found only nursing homes.

NewgranGill I have very low energy levels and these days I don't try to feel guilty about sloping off for a sleep during the day if I need it. I am on iron tablets too but have run out for the time being so have ordered some tonic from Tesco to arrive in the morning. Other than some red meat, spinach and other foods with lots of iron in, and some extra rest, that is probably all you can do for now. It will just take time to get better. Be good to yourself, buy some magazines or some dvd's or Netflix or whatever. Snuggle under a blanket on the settee and watch Bargain Hunt. Take it easy, give yourself time to recover. Take care.

Just listen to your body. Exercise in moderation and rest when your body tells you to. Resting during the day is not a sin. Chill out with whatever takes your fancy. A good book, Bargain Hunt or even Jeremy Kyle (always good for a laugh).

If you don't feel like eating try to drink some soup.

I don't think there is such a thing medically as a tonic but after illness rest and a light but nutritious diet is often recommended. I find getting plenty of Vit C in fruit and sticking to chicken and fish works best for me and resting to some lovely music played gently on the radio.

When I taught in Kenya, Bayer's Tonic was popular among the staff as a pick-me-up when we were feeling a bit run down. I think it was also recommended by the local mission doctor and anyway, it tasted nice. Imagine the distress of my very religious teetotal colleagues when someone looked closely at the label and discovered that one of the ingredients was...sherry!

For me, a good laugh is the best pick-me-up, preferably in the company of my lovely family.

Thanks everyone for your advice.

I like the idea of beef I love roast beef and steak but can't really take time out to rest for long as I am a carer. I am due to see a consultant next month regarding knee replacement and I am trying to lose a bit of weight to help my knees - this is not going too well . I have read the thread about knee replacement and really after the past few weeks I am looking forward to getting it done.

I did once take something like a tonic when I felt really run down that began with a P but can't recall the name.

Were they Phyllosan tablets? Fortifies the over forties? It doesn't look like they are available now.

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A cup of Bovril on a cold autumn day! They serve it at half time during the Sunderland matches. Or First World War drink found in Yorkshire - a Benny and hot which is Benedictine liqueur and hot water. On the rare occasions we visit Charteuse monasteries we buy something they sell in a small bottle in a wooden case called an Elixir. Brilliant for cheering the soul- just a drop on a sugar cube is all that is needed.

annodomini My GP recommended a glass of sherry before my main meal at a time when I had no appetite. Said she 'prescribed' it to all her 'old ladies' who lost their appetites, after checking blood tests etc! I was quite put out by the 'old' bit as I was only in my 50's at the time

It seemed to do the trick anyway, or maybe I just thought it did. I keep a better diet these days and also take a vitamin D tablet daily - recommended by my current GP!

www.chartreuse.fr/en/produits/elixir-vegetal/

Sanatogen? No, that tastes foul. A good bottle of red wine to go with the roast beef!

Can you still get Sanatogen ? My mum said she drunk it because it was medicinal -- Oh yea.

Magnesium can help too.

Homemade chicken soup is supposed to be a cure all, I think. Hope you feel better soo .

NanSue how very very kind of you to take the time to reply to my question .