A horror outbreak of herpes-zoster!
Surf fans were left reeling, no, retching, on New Year’ Eve after Australia’s greatest ever surfer, the four-time world champion Mark Richards, posted photos of what was subsequently described by the great Jedaum Smith as his “ragingly infected puss-filled back.”
Richards, a sixty-five-year-old surfer-shaper who dominated pro surfing between 1979 and 1982 and described as “unimposing, with a baby face, thin shoulders, and an extra-long torso”, told fans of his horror herpes zoster, or Shingles, outbreak.
One month into my Shingles outbreak on my back, hip & stomach.
Only a couple of the blister scabs still to heal but I still have the constant burning, itching, numbness & stabbing pain.
Unfortunately i’ve ended up with PHN where even though the skin is nearly healed you are still left with the constant nerve pain which can last for weeks, apparently months in some cases. The pain is constant but at times it can be excruciating.
I’ve been out the water all December & with the amount of pain I’m still experiencing around my stomach I doubt I could lay on a board & paddle.
I’ve been cranky with myself for not taking more notice of the Health department ads on TV warning of the risk of Shingles when your in your 60’s, Stupidly I had barely glanced at them.
I’ve posted my Shingles recovery experience as I’ve had so many enquires on my progress. Also as a warning to talk to your Doctor about it on your next visit. It’s definitely not something to take lightly !!!
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On the cusp of his first of four consecutive world titles, Surfer magazine asked Richards what makes him happy.
“Sex and tube rides!” said the cheeky twenty one year old.
Neither is on the cards, right now, for the champ.
When my HSV symptoms started, I thought I had a yeast infection. The following day, I had a swollen lymph node in my neck behind my ear. A couple days later, I felt stinging on my labia while showering, which I attributed to ingrown hairs. Later, I noticed bleeding and small ulcers. They began with dull pain and tingling, then my entire genital area was swollen and red. I’ve had an outbreak every month like clockwork dealing with the pain, itching and blisters i got tired of antiviral drugs and decided to try herbal medicine, i found Dr. Bulukona Website: bulukonaherbaltemple.wixsit… and i discovered he was a professional in herbal medication and he has helped many people, i contacted him, we talked on phone and i confirmed he was genuine, i did all what he told me to do, i received the medicine, used it as he has prescribed and glory be to God almighty i am completely cured, i went back to my doctor to confirm it. They say there’s no cure but my case was different.
Moderna caused my shingles
Nasty stuff. Got the first and updated shots. Take care and be healthy.
If only there was a Shingles vaccine…
such a nice man.
conducted himself with dignity unlike the bald guy on Instagram.
me belly uglier than that and it aint even got a rash…
Shingles is by all reports fucking MISERABLE. Have fun with it anti-vaxxers!
If only there was a well proven vax for that, hmmm….
The Infected Gul
Not a nice thing to have….shingles seems to be doing the rounds in OZ… it’s the 1 vax actually worth having.
Quit peeing in your suit, mate.
It’s just wetty rash from those flouro Victory wetsuits..
Reports are that he’s been riding shingle fins since the outbreak began.
Epoxy?
When I saw his insta post I was wondering how you could photoshop MR and his outbreak into the Singles movie poster
Oooohhh
That id take a shot for
But probly wont.
MR you whore!!!
MR never struck me as the social media sharing kind. Help us all learn more about this affliction, so we can speak openly about this public health issue without being mocked. I expect this, or something like this, from Carissa or Tyler Wright. But MR? Quiet desperation is no longer the English way…or the Australian way. Maybe next he can get a gig as a spokesperson for viagra. No shame there, at least not anymore.
Finally, an article about surfing.