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GB News host Eamonn Holmes, 62, shares 'painful and exhausting' health insight
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has taken to Twitter to candidly discuss his "painful and exhausting" experiences with shingles.The former This Morning host, 62, suffered from the virus in 2018 and last year opened up about his battle with the condition.Earlier today, the husband of Loose Women panellist Ruth Langsford took to Twitter to reflect on his experience with the condition, which is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox and usually affects older people.Eamonn told his one million followers: "Having had shingles, I know how painful and exhausting it can be."That's why I am supporting #ShinglesAwarenessWeek with @GSK and @IntFedAgeing."Sharing more information about the campaign, Eamonn went on: "To find out more about the condition, speak to your pharmacist, nurse or doctor or visit http://understandingshingles.co.uk."Funded by GSK #AD," he ended the post, while sharing a painful-looking snap of his face from when he was struck down with the virus.Following his tweet, the star was soon inundated with messages of support from his fans, many of whom relayed their own experiences with the condition.Alan Lyons wrote: "Thanks, Eamonn. I had it about 12 years ago and literally could do no more than crawl back and forth from my bed to the loo for a week.
