My father and I have just discovered this Parkinson list and are still figuring out how it works. My mother has Shy-Drager Syndrome. We figure it all started about seven years ago, but did not get a diagnosis for many years. Now she has difficulty swallowing and talking and keeping her eyes open. She has been keeping her spirits up and is a constant wonder to her family. We would like to hear from others with SDS and share experiences. My father would like to know if other men are talking care of their wives and how they are dealing with it. I am hoping that he can receive some support as there is only one other person in the Northwest that we know of that has this disorder. We live in Spokane, Washington. All for now. Mary Russell [log in to unmask]