my adam hamzah, 31, was afflicted with reflex dystrophy(rare
permanent condition), which affects a nerve and causes persistent
pains of varying intensity everyday. the reeef stonefish reputedly
one of the most venomous fish in the world punctured the sole of mr
adam's left foot in two places while he was wading in the waist
high waters at the tanjong beach in february.
straits times -home H1 monday nov14,2005