Just saw the movie last Saturday and I was blown away and filled with empathy for Elvis. As an RN, I even stated to my sister who watched it with me that it is just unfathomable to me that he would have been so so sick after just a few years of supposed drug abuse, I knew with the weight gain there had to be more going on and I’m so glad I researched and that I found this video! Thank you for bringing to Elvis’ legacy a bright light - because the narrative that paints him as a druggie who just “let himself go” is so unfair.

@MaryPatricia

2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much this comment means to me! Thank you for putting in the time to research and look deeper. Thank you for giving Elvis the respect he deserves.

@sandymitchell1606

Жыл бұрын

very unfair! I absolutely agree.

@Kaybeautyfinds

Жыл бұрын

Priscilla and Lisa Marie cooperated with that movie and let the perception be that he took a lot of prescription medication and needed help with addiction but the movie didn’t touch on why. Either they didn’t understand or they were just as interested in the theatrical aspect to push the brand. I can understand his not wanting to complain, seem weak, have everyone in the world or even his daughter and wife know about his constipation problem. It was a private thing for him. The thing also an Priscilla had to know this…back in 1977 there were alot of things that they didn’t have anywhere near the capability to treat. Among those, heart failure, kidney trouble, immune system problems, liver problems and insomnia. I saw several of those things in my own family members who died in the 1970s and 1980s. Here we are in 2023 and some of these things are still hard to diagnose or treat. Like Charlie Hodge said in several interviews, Elvis was in a lot of pain and needed the pain medication to function. It is wrong for anyone to judge not knowing the full extent of what he was feeling.

@freddyfurrah3789

Жыл бұрын

Honey, as an Elvis fan, please do more research. I was going to tell some things about Elvis, but you should learn them yourself.

@jannekedevries2360

Жыл бұрын

Priscila Beaulieu didn't love Elvis nor her daughter Lisa Marie. Priscilla Ann Wagner Beaulieu only loves herself and maybe her son Navarone. Priscilla left Elvis when his health deteriorated, laughed about Elvis' death (thinking she would inherit half of his estate), banned all foto's of Elvis from her plus her daughter's home (bought with Elvis' money), tried to revise Elvis' will from 1977 just like her daughters will from 2016 and trivialising Elvis' hospitalisations by saying that he only went to the hospital to avoid telephone calls. Priscilla Wagner Beaulieu pretends to be nice and softspoken but she was a very mean nasty wife and mother to Elvis and Lisa Marie. And now Priscilla is robbing from her granddaughters just like she ($16 million) and Marco Garcia ($16 million) did from Lisa Marie.

❤❤ Thank you so much, Mary for honoring Elvis Presley and elucidating the reality...about Elvis suffering from the genetic disease of the missing enzyme alpha-1 trypsin deficiency. Gladys died young of the same disese, as well a 9 other family members. So sad nobody knew he was so sick...RIP Elvis...you were a wonderful human being...you are greatly missed.

This wonderful man gave so much to the world and privately suffered so much.

When Elvis passed away after autopsy was done n finalized it was said at that time Elvis would have passed away at abot the same age even if there wasn't drug's involved.I remember one of his back ground singers saying " Elvis was in so much pain he wished somone would cut his legs off...But he just didn't take care of any of his health issues because he didn't want anyone to know..He was so loyal to his fan's n ppl that worked with him he would never dare to rest his body...He would bgo on stage with a temperature just not to fail anyone..His body couldn't fight off infections.. I'm glad you did this video because I've been angry over the years of what ppl say about him.. I'll continue protecting his name because i have known this for many years, and this man's deserves Love n respect for the person he was...... Love you E!!!

@cclg52

8 ай бұрын

I thought Vernon made it so Elvis' autopsy would be locked up for 50 years

@gailcalderone5229

8 ай бұрын

Elvis report started coming out ..The media has their way of digging.. One of his girlfriend's spoke about it this year...Yes Elvis unfortunately death with many health issues..Never complained about it,took it all in silence....

I have read Destined to Die Young. It is a very good book and anyone who thinks they know what Elvis died from should read it. I get so angry when people say nasty things about him pretending to know all about him by what they’ve been told by the media. It is heartbreaking 💔 to know how he must have been suffering. He never let his fans down . He is the one and only greatest entertainer.

@bonnieikamas1201

Жыл бұрын

Great book!!!❤

@freddyfurrah3789

Жыл бұрын

You need to read a lot more than one book about Elvis.

@Intimidator39

6 ай бұрын

he owed so many people money mostly because of Colonel Parker that he felt he couldn't take a break.

My Lord, .... I had no idea. It's absolutely heart breaking. I did actually think it was all the prescription drugs that killed him coupled with the fact that Elvis was so overworked. All those serious illnesses mentioned here in this video has never been told by anyone as far as I am aware. Truly the information is almost too much to cope with when one also considers what he had to do to earn his living. I am deeply saddened and utterly shocked. Thank you so much for this video. It makes me respect and love the man even more. Much appreciated.

Thank you. Your video was so very informative. Appreciate you bringing all this information to us. Elvis the human being was a wonderful person who many people did not understand or appreciate enough. Bless him, even as ill as he was, he felt the great need for providing for his employees and their families over caring for his own health. He was a special man!!

So much was unknown back then. When Elvis said he needed the meds. He definitely did. So very sad. Thank you for this video.

Thanks for articulating this so well. Elvis could have used this kind of compassion during his last years instead of ridicule. Another illuminating source is "The Strange Medical Saga of Elvis Presley", by Forest Tennant. I agree, once you are aware of his health problems supported by clinical evidence, you can't help but marvel at his ability to continue working as long as he did.

@sonjadlong7554

Жыл бұрын

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Connective Tissue Mutation. 🦓 Loosing Lisa Marie is really tragic. FLY HIGH

Facts are so rare these days. I still believe some people wanted to cut Elvis down to size because he was too good to be true. To label him a druggie was just one way. I see him as as a man who gave his life to perform and was kind and generous to a fault. Even more amazing doing it under duress. You are simply amazing.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

100% 💗 he was truly a hero.

Thank you for this video!! I get so angry at people saying bad things about Elvis it's really great you can put the truth out!

I just stumbled across this video and I love it,you are so right.Elvis had inherited bad health.i get so tired of everyone saying it was just the drugs that killed him.Thank you for putting this video out to help spread the truth

Thank you ❤ rest in peace sweet elvis ❤ from Sydney Australia ❤

I read destined to die young and me too an innocent shirk at how well he performed om stage knowing that He had all these major health issues i mean you look at him up there on stage and you'd never know he was that sick.. I have such an appreciation for him.as an entertainer ...he was one of kind.. thanks for another great video

😢poor elvis what you went through I love your videos and stories and I love the book I have the book to

Hi, Mary! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO....you've put ALL Elvis's issues into one video....very complete. THANK YOU for bringing all these conditions together. I agree....how did he ever make it as long as he did, in such an awful state.

I love your vintage look today!

I’ve read medical articles that point to Marfan Syndrome or Elhers-Danlos which are genetic connective tissue disorders that cause multi-systemic issues, many mentioned in this video. Having EDS myself, I recognize many of the ailments listed here. These disorders are still very under recognized and misunderstood. It takes an a average of 7-15 years for suffers of EDs to get diagnosed now. I can’t imagine that any doctors would have caught it during the era of Elvis. Sad story.

Wonderful video!! He suffered so much throughout his life- physically and mentally. The fact that he worked himself soo hard when he was dying just makes me love and appreciate him sooo much more!!!!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

doesn’t it? heartbreaking, but the story of a true hero.💗

@postersandstuff

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia as much as i love E , he killed himself , it wasnt Parkers fault , Parker didnt force him to take those pills......E wanted Parker to line up the concerts and thats what he did. Parker was greedy though , never said he wasnt. But they tolerated each others flaws (drugs/gambling)

@jahno7154

Жыл бұрын

@@postersandstuff Parker worked Elvis to his death, too many tours too many shows sometimes 2 shows a day That's too much pressure. It wasn't all Parker but a lot was to do with him. Tom Parker and Dr Nick = Murderers

Mary Patricia you are so sweet and professional. Thank you for all you do to make me understand Elvis better. I really appreciate you ❤. Have a wonderful day.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

Nancy this means so so so much. thank YOU for watching. you rock💗

It's sad. I have someone close to me that I love that will not tell people what is really going on. He has refused to get help (until just recently) and makes many bad choices that contributes to making all of his physical and mental health issues worse. Hearing more about Elvis' issues like this makes me think of this person that's close to me. I see first-hand how awful it is for him and the people around him. It's a horrible thing to see your loved one go through these things.

. .💫. .thanks Mary Patricia for the insight on his private pain. ..Lisa Marie when she appeared on Oprah spoke of the same battle with constipation . .her own Great Aunt Delta would kid around with her at the dinner table about it (in-front of others) which sent her scrambling upstairs because she was embarrassed by the infirmity . .. . .poor Elvis had an elongated and twisted colon, if only he had sought surgery to correct it because it must have plagued him since he was a child . ..it could’ve helped immensely- . .thank you for your level of respect you’ve given to this (medical) subject . .💫

Thank you for being brave enough to set the record straight

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

all for elvis 💕 always!

Hi Mary in the morning . The most amazing aspect of this with all the ailments Elvis had to deal with his voice was getting more and more powerful towards the end. Even though at times when he was not up to par he gave his all to his fans he never wanted to disappoint them. His love and life was entertaining people. He is one of a kind who gave his all to his fans. Just one of the reasons he is the greatest.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine doing what he did while in his situation. He truly was a hero. Period 💗

@martinconde9537

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia I couldn't have said it better. On KZread there is a terrific short video of the actor Bruno Kirby talking about meeting Elvis at a movie theater in the early seventies in Los Angeles where Bruno Kirby worked before he became an actor. He was just simply Amazed by Elvis Presley presence and said he was simply Magic you should watch it if you haven't yet

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinconde9537 oh i definitely will check into that! thanks for sharing that with me!

I love your style. You look so sheek. I wish most of the girls looked had your look and style. Thanks for the info on his illness.

your hairstyle looks good here on you your best look :)

Mary, thank you so much for this wonderful video on his diseases and illnesses. It gave me more insight into just how ill he was. I did think he was ill for a very long time but, I also thought that taking the drugs might at some point contributed to these ailments and diseases. It can't help it for sure. Just my thoughts, but you did the research. i thank you for that. Gives me more empathy for this man I truly loved and adored over a very long time. I followed EP since I was 9 yrs old. In my 70's now and I will continue to follow him in death for as long as I live. He is one human being who gave so much. Who struck me back in my early years, like got into my soul. HE had this charisma, this "draw you into him" feeling. I'm not the only one I know. Something so appealing it's very hard to explain. With that said, I was so glad to view this video today. I had been watching the Elvis movie. Must have seen it 5 times now. Austin Butler, I have to say put his heart and soul into learning about EP. I'm glad he did and didn't just try to act out Elvis like any actor might do without spending long days and hours as Austin has to "GET IT RIGHT" Took Austin almost 2 years to emulate EP. I commend him on doing this so well. I'm now a fan of his too 😊His interviews are very warm, cool, collected. Seems a simple guy easy going. ok, I digress. Again thank you so much for this awesome video. It's a pleasure to watch them. You and Ashley both have such good ethics and heartfelt love for this man that we all love so much. You are surely TCB~ 💗

ELVIS. ❤ Rest in peace.

What a great video! I can tell you really did your homework on this sensative topic! Thank you for this!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

you’re awesome Kyle, thanks!!

@tamimoncrief2264

Жыл бұрын

This is naiive. He went to a dentist hours before his Darth and was prescribed extra pain medication. He died of overdose, his autopsy shows all drugs in his system

I love your in-depth knowledge of Elvis us Elvis fans of old knew that he was not healthy the last couple of years of his life we just never had the information I'm so glad that an intelligent girl like yourself come along and can tell the true story of why Elvis died you are such an intelligent young lady I thank you for what you do keep it up young lady

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

it is my absolute pleasure. i’m so sincerely grateful that this video can help some people understand Elvis and his life in a deeper, more complete way. Thank you so very much for watching and for your sweet comment💗💗

You did an Awesome Job in all of this! Elvis gets bashed so much by Trolls who have no idea of the man. It's up to us Fans to keep the record straight. I thank you.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure. you’re right! people don’t take the time to even try and understand.

My dad has muscular dystrophy and he died in my arms when we were moving him from his chair to his bed. The doctors believed it was because of a blood clot near his heart due to sitting too much that moved which caused him to have a heart attack. My dad never wanted to talk about his medical issues. He never wanted to deal with them because of his pride and his unwillingness to let people help him. We were super close and I was the only one he allowed to see him in those situations because he considered me the most understanding out of my siblings. I only just recently started learning about all these medical issues that Elvis had and honestly, I feel so much for him, even those who were willing to help him (embarrassing or not) were not let in due to his pride. Really that's probably what killed him. I think the sad part is that some fans would have gladly understood back then and would have understood if Elvis wanted a break.

I remember in one of the Graceland auction books, there was an application for insurance for a tour through Europe & Japan. So downplaying his health issues was essential for obtaining insurance for the tour. If venues knew how sick he was they wouldn’t have booked him for fear of loosing a lot of money if he cancelled. Which is why the tours carry their own insurance. He would have to be in the hospital in order for the policy to pay for a cancellation. That is why the Col. Was so adamant about him going onstage that time he was so sick. The fans were already in the building.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

this is VERY interesting. thank you for adding that in!

@Epfanarchive

3 жыл бұрын

I didnt realize this but it makes total sense... Kinda like when larry gellar said that the colonel was like "I dont care how sick he is, the only thing that matters is the fact that he is on stage tonight"

@ElvisLass35

3 жыл бұрын

So interesting!!!! X

@nenabunena

2 жыл бұрын

it was the same for mj who had lupus and vitiligo, both auto immune disorders wc he downplayed to get insurance for his tours

Fabulous video! Well researched. And on point. I am a sleep Walker…. Have been since a child! It scares me, I can’t sleep alone in a house. And that’s my only ailment in life. I can’t imagine how Elvis felt when combining insomnia! Destined to die young opened my eyes on alpha 1. I’d never heard of it and how it can look like COPD which Elvis suffered with! The digestive issues and constipation! Bless him. The mega colon is just a giant issue! Your video was so informative and really broke down the medical issues but in a way we can understand! Bravo Mary! Another amazing episode. I hope sally sees this!!!! I can imagine she will love your thoughts. Ps…. The quote!!! The interpretation of the drug use and mythology!!!! Yes 🙌 that quote is so deep!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

ah michelle thank you so much for your comment!! i love how you were able to tie it back to yourself to be able to relate more directly. i always look forward to your feedback girl☺️💗 thank you so much again for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@ElvisLass35

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia your channel is amazing! I absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing with us and so many more who will understand Elvis better after watching.

@AKKTerry

3 жыл бұрын

How can I learn more about Alpha 1?? Thanks

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

@@AKKTerry i can definitely do a video on it! i’d also recommend reading destined to die young :)

Good video Mary Patricia! I feel that you could just look at Elvis and tell that he was not well. You did a great job in searching this topic as I myself had no idea what all was going on with him.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

i’m glad this could help you Judy! thanks so much for watching 💕

Insomnia... me watching this at 2 in the morning😆

I like the way this nice young girl explains about his health problems and the drugs medication that he really needed to help him feel better. And likewise also the same with Charlie Hodge he explains things real well also.

This is by far the most unique and informative vlog about Elvis. It feels good to know that someone like you is saying things us fans we want to say. Godbless you Mary Patricia ❤️

Like his intro to the song, You’ll Never Walk Alone, …you may never have walked in this man’s shoes 👞 ,or seen through his eyes…. So people don’t need to judge. Also, none of us are perfect, and no one should have to share all of their personal details. Nicely & respectfully done KZread.

@carolhayar3037

Жыл бұрын

The words "you may never have walked in this man’s shoes, or seen through his eyes" actually comes from the song "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" -- the problem is there is a video of "You'll Never Walk Alone" that has those words @ beginning but it is not correct. It is a little poem he recites @ beginning of "Walk A Mile In My Shoes." The video is put out by maria mountain & you can see him perform the poem & song on stage in 1970. This little poem was written in 1895 by Mary Torrans Lathrap called "Walk a Mile in His Moccasins" & is said to be due to Lathrap's direct contact with various Native Americans both on and off the Indian Reservations.

Thank you for doing this. Whenever I comment on other people's channels and videos I always suggest everyone read the book "Destined to Die Young" by Sally Hoedel. I think more Elvis fans need to read the book. But now you have done this and that is great. Maybe more will be convinced to read her book. I would love for you to go into more detail about all the health problems, so more people will really know why he died. Thank you again.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

Sally’s book is the best out there, and the most important! i stand by that always :) thank you for your feedback, more videos on this topic to come!! 💗

@jetbabe558

2 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly with you about Sally's book. It is outstanding.

Hi Mary! I think what you are doing for Elvis is wonderful! He deserves people like yourself who genuinely care about him and who care to debunk all the lies and garbage said about him over the years. I am with you...He deserves good people speaking the truth about his genuine heart and the genuine care he had for others. Elvis gave all of his heart and soul to the world through his amazing performances. You could see that he genuinely cared to share his songs and music from his heart to the world...After the movies, he traveled and went on tour again like he did in his earlier years, but may have not realized that the level in which he was performing had changed. His voice kept getting stronger and stronger over the years and with that he brought his performances to unbelievable new levels that were absolutely out of this world! (Just listen to: How Great Though Art in his last concert performance)..to do those performances at that level and that many times most likely caused his body to want to shut down and rest while at the same time feeling this extremely high energy from the experience keeping him up and unable to sleep and recharge. Imagine this night after night and for years and years. Its amazing Elvis did what he did and at the level in which he did it and for so long...his passion and love to do what he was doing was unstoppable...his love will live in our hearts for eternity. For he has managed to reach the hearts of millions if not billions of people on the planet...He has made the statement 'Love is the most powerful force on the planet' come true. For he believed that with all of his heart and lived it everyday and shared that belief with the world...and the world to this day is still feeling that love he shared and gave and to this day....we are still amazed. Sending you lots of love for all that you do on your channel. Your entire channel is a love letter to Elvis. 😘😘😘

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone like Jesus said it's just the grace of God for all of us amen.

I would deeply appreciate further in-depth videos on his health. Thank you for your efforts on his behalf.

Mary, Another good video. Please do a more up dated video on Elvis’ diseases & illness because it was very interesting & very informative. Also for other Elvis fans who might be interested on this topic.

Thank you I loved all this new information on Elvis. You are great I want to hear more please put out more on Elvis. Ron

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

more coming up!! thanks ron, i appreciate you watching and your kind comment💗

Love your videos about our Elvis...thank you for putting the truth out there.....will always love Elvis 🔥❤

He also had Cushings Syndrome. An excess of cortisol. This alone is life threatening if left untreated and explains why he was bloated around his stomach and face, why he had episodes of violence due to excess adrenaline which then affected his heart, why he had an uncontrollable appetite, why he couldn’t sleep, why he had blood pressure issues and heart issues and the list goes on. It is a terrible illness which little was known about at the time of his death and often misdiagnosed today. It is such a terrible injustice that his death was dismissed as a being due to his misuse of drugs. Just isn’t true.

@keriradle6712

7 ай бұрын

I had no idea. 😢

Yet again another informative and truthfully insightful presentation. This is without a doubt an extremely sensitive subject which you've handled with utmost respect and truely heartfelt empathy for your subject. Firstly do i think from early on in his career Elvis took uppers and downers, for sure otherwise he could not have got through his gruelling work schedules and energy sapping stage routines , he was not superman. Fast forward to late 72/ 1973 and onwards, spot the difference, the changes were clearly visible, both physically and emotionally. It is well known that the presentation of auto immune diseases can be triggered by life changing events, Elvis as we know endured very difficult personal situations 72/ 1973 and onwards. Something id like to point out and perhaps allow others to now see In a totally different light, we all know its been well documented and spoken about how Elvis allegedly OD,d, and was was either treat on scene or hospitalised, or maybe was it that he consciously took extra pain medication to quell his physical pain and that it subsequently caused his heart to go into an arrhythmia, both would have the same outcome, loss of consviousness, he would be "out of it" as his "friends "" would say, but not necessarily for the reasons they assumed. Then we also have to remember which headline fits the narrative of a celebritys lifestyle such as Elvis better, I think we all know the answer to that one don't we. After listening to your presenation I have no doubt whatsoever that Elvis suffered with a horrendous incurable life long auto immune disease. Auto immune diseases are mostly systemic and have devastating, painful and debilitating consequences on the whole body. A cruel ,endless, , unforgiving silent assasin that can never be slayed ,its ruthless reign of terror never to be outran, regardless of who you are. Unfortunately they are the most difficult diseases to diagnose even to this day, often lying dormant for years masked by common illneness .Dangerous levels of inflammatory cells invading the body relentlessly, the body itself unable to retaliate, there's only one winner in this long and sustained battle. Such are the advancements now in research diagnostics and treatment of such diseases, had they been around back min Elvis,s day, he would no doubt have been able manage his illness better, had much more input and influence and understanding over his pain control regime, and perhaps lived longer, however the latter would always be predetermined as to genetical factors. Genetics themselves are not always connected to the diagnosis of an auto immune disease, however symptoms of genetic factors/defects can play their part. You only had to look at Elvis in his later years to see his body had been ravaged by illness, hence his need for more and more powerful pain medication. The disease had ravaged his body but medication alone caused severe and life changing challenges for his body. An auto immune disease means your own body is fighting against its own defence system, the medications to try to stave off over production of harmful cells that fight illness and infection have horrific side effects with huge implications on the normal functioning of the various main body's organs, and so much more. There are way too many side effects to list but a few of the most common are, chronic, excrutiating crippling pain from head to toe, fluctuating weight/water retention, sleep deprivation, extreme fatigue, slurred speech/drowsiness, unimagineable painful swollen limbs and joints and soft tissue, musculoskeletal issues , eye problems, digestive tract issues, intestinal problems, kidney/ liver problems , breathing and heart problems, circulatory /blood pressure problems, brain fog/concentration issues, and the list goes on and on sadly. To a normal 9 to 5 guy dealing with the above would be a huge undertaking just to survive day to day, for a guy in Elvs,s position magnify those difficulties by ten fold. The show always had to go on for Elvis, numbing his pain his only respite from the cruel raging disease that had taken hold of his whole body, The toll upon his body, together with his own private personal and emotional difficulties, must have felt like climbing an insummountable mountain peak. This was a very proud man who feared to show any sign of weakness, doing whatever he had too just to get through each performance, this was Elvis Presley remember, no way could he be seen as to be ill, high or strung out fit the narrative much better and those around him did nothing to quell the vicious rumours, and no doubt even perpetuated them more, very sad. It was Elvis and Elvis alone who endured all these difficulties whilst maintaing his status, his integrity his dignity and his obligations, we have to ask how on earth did we not lose him even sooner, his courage and fortitude should be commended. When i read the word "druggie" or other derogatory insinuations associated with Elvis , or hear interviews where the topic is discussed, i want to scream at the screen and shout, Elvis was ILL very ILL and he took prescription drugs to survive , to live and exist from one day to the next, not to feel high or strung out, but to survive, he should be afforded empathy not scorn. I so wish more had been known of such conditions back then, He could have been investigated and treated much sooner, we must remember Auto immune diseases are life long, treatment even today only manages the condition, there is no cure. I feel so strongly about this topic, as of last year I was finally diagnosed, with a denerative spinal auto immune disease, I'm on medication for life, sadly it too is systemic so I'm also dealing with a multitude of problems associated with it. I can't even say that I don't know the pain Elvis went through, because I do, I hope on my worst days folk don't assume im high or strung out. There are days when its an effort just to hold my head up, days I know Elvis too would have experienced, night's when you think just how long do i have to suffer like this, and we know Elvis suffered many of those. Then theres also days I'm ashamed to admit I question why me, and that's not In a selfish way I might add but just sometimes it can all be a little bit too overwhelming, especially when the medication has had caused horrific reactions such as an abnormal heart arrhythmia with a life or death outcome. This cruel disease not only has huge implications for the sufferer but for their loved ones too. I will NOT let anyone besmirch Elvis,s character, before they speak they should do their research they may be surprised. Elvis would never have wanted to burden anyone with his problems, but surely those around him could see behind the facade, I know only too well just what he was suffering beneath the surface, a very dignified man who bore his emotional scars internally and his physical pain with great courage. Thank you Mary, you truely want to understand the man not the myth. I

@ElvisLass35

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!!!!! Informative comment!!!! Loved reading that. You are a gem in the Elvis world xxx

Thank you, great information.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching!!

Good research.

Just found this video today. I just finished a book about Elvis's health problems. "The Strange Medical Saga of Elvis Presley " by Forest Tenant. Today EP would most likely be diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. And according to the author EPs morher as well. Theres evidence through out his life to say that EP showed symptoms of the "trifecta" (EDS,POTS,MCAS). And to complicate his case even more he also* had a TBI. It's easy to see NOW how EP got to where he was so quickly, his doctors at the time even suspected a multi-system disease but sadly for The King, we wouldn't see a diagnosis for his condition for many many years after he passed. Thanks for posting this. I haven't found a lot of info out here about it

Very Very professionally done exellent!

Once again, you say it all and you explained it with true facts, passion but also understanding which is necessary ! This side of Elvis's life is not put in light as it should be and many stupid people mock him and broke the truth without knowing him. It is a pure Shame ! As a fan, it is fantastic to see videos with this awesome quality as much as your posts on Instagram ;) ! Thanks a lot, all the best 😊

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

oh thank you so much Simon💗 i’m so glad you found this video helpful, that’s my goal!! thanks for being so supportive and kind :)

@simonviala

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia Pleasure is mine ! You deserve it so much !! I discovered you on IG and sincerely you're just fantastic In what you do ! I learned and still learn many things about him even if I am a fan for a long long time !!! Don't change anything ! Congratulations from France !!!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonviala oh goodness, i’m smiling so wide right now haha! man, that means the world, truly. thank you so much, i’m so thankful to have you here💗

Great video! Yes Elvis had a lot of health issues...glaucoma, hypertension, spastic colon, etc... what most people are unaware of is that Elvis' maternal grandparents were first cousins....many people think there is a connection to his family's health and this little known fact.

I like what George Kline said years ago perhaps if you walked a mile in his shoes you might of understood a little more. All those tours Vegas and all around the country pills to wake up Tongo to sleep. He went thru a lot.

Thank you for the info. I was 9yrs old when Elvis passed.

So happy I found you again... you have so much more memorabilia now... I want the 68 poster, lol. You are a delight and very intelligent, so nice to have a young person advocating for Elvis' legacy. I know without a doubt he was very ill as you and "Destined to Die Young" state. I had/have (I don't like to admit it either) auto immune, and spinal issues that put me on the same path around the same age as Elvis. I recognize the signs, I live some of them. I have little patience with people who won't see any thing other than the drugs. One of my fav song's of his is "walk a mile in my shoes"... he related to that for many reasons. The man is a legend for all he gave us and all he had to endure. Thanks for your refreshing perspective. Now... off to binge watch your vids, lol.

Yes I would like to know more about his illuses and some other things about his what is he inherited. Very interesting thank you.

Mary, thank you very much for your videos! You are great

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

aw thank you Sophia!! 💗 thanks so much for watching, i appreciate you!

@sofiawarden4504

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia 💗

Elvis was touring with his doctor and had a nurse living in Graceland; he said to Charlie Hodge/Larry Geller how much he suffered several times, he used to spend Holidays in Hawai. Does anyone admire Elvis because of his health problems ? What about some video about Elvis' ... respect ?

Very well done! Thank you.

Loved it. So so sad 😞. I knew there was more to him than the drugs. If only… I’d love to hear more about the medical. I have that book, wish someone would read it to me :) Hugs from Alaska

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely get into that book! more videos on this topic to come :) thanks terry!!

Hi Mary, What a fascinating video. I'm so glad that you spoke up about these conditions. I would love you to do more videos on these subjects. It's so interesting but also so sad Thank you Mary Patricia xxx 💝

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Karen! thanks so much for your feedback, after hearing from others, i will definitely break down each individual disorder in more detail :) thanks for watching and for your comment!

@karentranter7806

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaryPatricia hi Mary Patricia I'm glad you are going to do more videos like this we need them out there. Look at Gladys she passed away at 46 but never lead the rock and roll lifestyle, infact far from it. With Elvis everyone says Elvis was a druggie he was fat etc. About time someone changed their opinion and gets the truth out there. You are doing it so elequently Mary Patricia xxx 💝

thanks for all the info Mary....you've done an AWSEOME job !! VERY detailed.

Love this. Just discovered you. Thankyou for doing these videos.

Please Do More Videos on Details of His Health Issues and Drug Use , I am one who never believes the Main Stream Views on Someone Until I Do My Own Research , the past 6 months I’ve been in a Elvis Wormhole and Learning Stuff About Him and I’m Just Amazed By His Life and Legacy

Great job< you made a fantastic video

Wow ! Mary Patricia , Thankyou so much for this video, so very interesting , Sally's book Destined to die young I have ordered but you have given an insight on how sick Elvis was and it makes me sad and angry with people that say he took drugs and he looked fat without knowing the real reason ,TCB ⚡

Ms. Mary, Great insight ! Keep TCB⚡️⚡️⚡️

nice intro....a good thing he did that talking about it...in his own words

Love it

Nice job Mary!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Steven!!

You are correct

This is amazing As a child I thought he died from prescription drug use. As a child my father played his records while he got ready for work. I don’t know the songs by heart but when I hear one, I recall the words

She gets it

Love this ♥️

Thanks Mary for all of the information on Elvis personal health problems. I can understand why he never talked about his health problems. Good information. Ron

Thank you for the excellent informative video.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure 💗

Would you like to know more about Elvis' numerous health issues in more detail, one by one? Let me know in the comments here ;)

@ElvisLass35

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@evearcana2392

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Please

@Danny_S.

3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would love to see you break them down. Thanks for sharing this to all. Also, I just order the "Destined To Die Young" book this week.

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

@@Danny_S. awesome Danny. i hope you enjoy it!!! more videos to come soon💗

@danielw0007

3 жыл бұрын

Please yes continuing about the book

Many thanks for covering a topic that doesn't get very much attention. I'm an old, retired professional musician that was around back then. When Elvis died, the people I worked with in the business (and I) felt there had to be more to it than pills. Granted we weren't doctors but we had seen signs along the way that made us feel he was suffering from something more - we just didn't know what. Of course, we had no idea at the time it wasn't just one or two health issues but a lot more. I have researched some since then and have learned more about his conditions. It sounds like the "Destined To Die Young" book you mentioned is a great resource in that respect, so I'll be ordering a copy right away. Does that book mention, or have you uncovered anything in your research, that Elvis may have also suffered from a fractured skull that never healed properly? I read an article somewhere, a long time ago, written by a doctor that said he had reason to believe that had happened, and the leakage of brain fluids into his system would have wreaked havoc on his body. I have no idea if it's actually true but thought it was an interesting theory.

@carpyl

Жыл бұрын

It was covered in the book

Great video thanks

Very interesting Video Mary 👌 Hope to see more videos in future

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

more coming for sure! thanks for watching!

Thank you for a great video😊🇳🇴

Keeping his illnesses to himself may have came from his childhood, not wanting his mother to worry about him because we know she did. Also I read from several people that he kept his room so cold, could that be because he felt feverish most of the time?

Pronounced eye right us I have that and R.A SINCE child hood love ❤️ him and man I give it to him thst was a long hard life

Yes Mary! 👏👏👏 say it louder for the people at the back! This needs to be more commonly known. So grateful for all the hard work you constantly in for him 💕 (everythingelvistcb)

@sadiestaples8925

3 жыл бұрын

Constantly put* in 🙄

Great job.

That’s true. Go watch Elvis Unsolved Mysteries. That one doctor said he didn’t die of a drug overdose. He said he died of something cardiac in nature.

@francesdisalvatore8750

3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for clearing everything up reason why he used all those medications was because he really needed it cause of his sickness woww I will always love you 4EVER Elvis

Great video I also ordered the book

This is so helpful in understanding Elvis horrific health struggles. I cannot begin to imagine his suffering and his struggle to hide it all so he could continue to provide for others. I admire his tremendous courage and my heart breaks for him knowing he suffered so much. Thank you Mary for informing us so now we understand ...💔😭❤⚡

Thank you M.P.! You are an Angel! P.S.: Love your hair!

@MaryPatricia

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks so much! that’s so nice :)

I appreciate your video and the book you reference. Priscilla and Lisa Marie cooperated with the most recent movie. It appears based a lot on Priscilla’s recollection. I don’t think she understood the full extent of his pain. She didn’t live with him those last five years. So her observation was a lot of prescription meds. Accounts of those around him a lot in those last 2 years in particular indicate a person in a lot of pain trying to keep going earning a living and supporting his family and employees. It upsets me that the perception all these years has generally been he abused prescription medicine. I’m quite a bit older than you. I’m almost 60. I recall the 1970s and 1980s medical treatment available to my family members who died during that time. The medical capabilities were nowhere close to what exists today. My mother died in 1973 breast cancer which caused liver failure. If this happened even in the 1990s early treatment would have allowed her to live into old age. I had two grandparents die of heart ailments. One had several heart attacks and there was almost nothing they could do but nitroglycerin pills and blood pressure medicine. For congestive heart failure, very little could be done except water pills which damage the kidneys ultimately. That is the primary treatment of congestive heart failure to this day. My 92 year old dad ultimately died from that. It’s amazing Elvis lived as long as he did. I was too young to be a fan when he was alive. Some relatives were but I found the music old style and his costumes tacky. He wasn’t like the rock groups who had taken over music in the 1970s. It was only after Lisa Marie died and I watched some videos and then more and more I came to appreciate Elvis’ incredible voice and talent. His legacy in music history will live forever. Lisa Marie is now at peace with her father and son. Her life was hard in a lot of ways. Her heart just gave out too. Thank you for the video.

Thank You so much!! I felt and knew in my heart this was what was going on and along with his ridiculous demanding schedule !! Thank you!! I always told people he wasn’t fat … he was sick with heart and liver disease. It was so obvious. If he was fat I’d tell theM why isn’t it in his legs armed?? Most people that gain weight from eating you see it all over their body. Thank YOU dear one for this information. Hopefully it might help Others to stop the utterly ridiculous comments about him being fat the last 6 to 8 months of his life. I knew it was illness. I Had experience with this with people in my life and I’ve followed him since I was 4 years old and now I am 63. Again THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. ❤️❤❤

This needs to come out to.the public about Elvis's death ,it wasn't cause he had put on a huge amount of weight and was just stuffing himself with food, it was because of the health issues that started to came about as he got older ,there are rumours that he has the same disease as his mother had, the pressure Elvis felt esp during the 70s, the amount of shows, that E was expected do to by the Col it was mind blowing he did have the drugs prescribed to him for this purpose so he could perform, on some of the Vegas shows he looks very tired and sweating profoundly, its so sad and horrible to watch knowing that E was exhausted and probably depressed 😔 yes the eyes were v dark underneath like his mother also his daughter LM has the same darkness under her eyes, towards the end you could see that he was not going so good, esp the last concert he gave it his all,right to the end ❤️

Great video 🖤

My husband passed from alpa1 like to hear more on the decease

❤

Poor guy:(

Arme Elvis!

He also was raised both poor and in an era where you didn't go to the doctor, and you didn't get a day off work. There wasn't sick time, there weren't health benefit plans, and even though he could afford to go, it was also much easier to take a pill to get going, one to sleep, one to calm the stress, etc. That was also far more common than not. "Mama's little helpers" tranquilizers to get through the day. Tired? Need to keep going? Want to lose weight? Diet pills, "speed." We didn't do "down time," there certainly wasn't any such thing as taking a "mental health" day! No, didn't need a day off, that's what the tranquilizers and valium were for! If the trans didn't do it, then it was off to the "sanitarium" where the treatment (in the 60's) was almost middle age, the field was only coming into the public, but you didn't talk about it. Even if he would have taken all the time off that he needed, medicine wasn't as advanced as it is now, God forbid he ever have a physiological dependence on Rx medications! I'm not talking about "addiction" as is talked about in abuse of recreational drugs and alcohol. Elvis began taking each of those medications for a physical reason, and Rx's were freely written in those days. Elvis wasn't a "druggy," he wasnt an "addict," he was taking the meds as Rx to keep him going, not for fun. His body had increased tolerance, thereby physiological dependence-not a druggy or a junky. Not recreational abuse. Very high tolerance, yes. But that was due to years of taking them to keep up with what others expected of him! He didn't drink alcohol, he exercised constantly, for fun, as hobbies, and to help him release pent-up energy. He was a victim of the times, his career, and everyone around him (Parker!!!) and his "friends" the Mafia, who turned on him and portrayed him as a druggy, when he had no more to give and had to let them go. He was the only King there will never be, no one will ever be equal. I don't just say that as a fan, but as a fellow lover of music, teaching music, picking up instruments and just learning them for fun, fulfilling, music feeds people's souls. He was one of a kind, and I consider myself to be one of the very fortunate ones who was able to see the real man, Elvis himself, when he was still alive. He was mesmirizing!!