u/_motherofmagmas

has anyone else been told by their doc that there’s an elevated risk of heart attack during the one year after shingles diagnosis? my husband is 38M and was diagnosed in mid Feb and she just told him yesterday about this (4 months later). he had a bad case on his face/eye but caught it early so no eye damage, but does have PHN and fatigue as lasting symptoms. he’s super fit and healthy as far as diet & exercise, but his LDL cholesterol shot up because of the virus and is starting medication. any experience or insight into the heart attack risk is appreciated 🩵

my husband lived on the big island for ~2 years about a decade ago and we’re taking my first trip there together. i’m really interested in ecotourism options, giving back to the land/community during our stay. there are few options i can find online—one’s planting a koa tree with a group for ~120$, another’s removing invasive plants in volcano nat’l park. anyone else have suggestions? farmers who may need help or local conservation groups? thanks!