I've started reading "The Death of Elvis" and..

[Getlo]

don't know if that book is reliable or not,but at least people can get some idea that Elvis really had serious health problems,and needed some strong medication..

That's not what the book conveys. If anything, it postulates exactly the opposite.

Yes, Elvis had certain ailments. But the fact is, he overprescribed and abused his "medications" and it ultimately killed him.

[CRITTERGITTER]

I will never read this book. Just what I read here is upsetting me. I loved him too much to want to know any of these types of details. I also think some things are just none of our business. What did bringing all this to the public accomplish besided tarnishing his reputation. Dr Nick is still around. Drug use is still rampant in America. All it did was give ignorant people something to say about him that cuts him down. Someones to say enough is enough whether it is about ELvis or someone else.

[The King's Queen]

I will never read this book. Just what I read here is upsetting me. I loved him too much to want to know any of these types of details. I also think some things are just none of our business. What did bringing all this to the public accomplish besided tarnishing his reputation. Dr Nick is still around. Drug use is still rampant in America. All it did was give ignorant people something to say about him that cuts him down. Someones to say enough is enough whether it is about ELvis or someone else.

That's a very good point!

[Vissie]

I will never read this book. Just what I read here is upsetting me. I loved him too much to want to know any of these types of details. I also think some things are just none of our business. What did bringing all this to the public accomplish besided tarnishing his reputation. Dr Nick is still around. Drug use is still rampant in America. All it did was give ignorant people something to say about him that cuts him down. Someones to say enough is enough whether it is about ELvis or someone else.

It's nice to be altruistic, but we need to remember, Elvis was human.. just like us. He had his wonderful, loving qualities and he had his demons.

I do not fault him. I empathize with what he must've been going through and wish I could've taken all his pain away.

[Getlo]

What did bringing all this to the public accomplish besided tarnishing his reputation.

Sorry, but hiding the real truth tarnishes his reputation even more, and it tarnishes the fans, the music and EPE as well.

There was too much covered up when Elvis died, starting with the book about "spirituality" he was reading when was felled by his heart attack.

The truth of how he died must not only be made public, but it should be discussed widely.

As Sonny said, "He had it all, man. He had it in the palm of his hand and he blew it".

Sad, but true.

[4THEHEART]

no Getlo that bowel condition has nothing to do with that drug theory and an operation to heal it or stop it getting worse, wouldn't have allowed him to continue his life and performing style as he used to do..and guess there was no way for him to choose such an operation and what he was going to deal afterwards..and this was only one of the problems..sorry but as many of you stick with that drug enjoyment theory I'm stick with mine..and if they say they cut him to pieces for nothing and couldn't find anything other than drugs,I can only laugh at those clowns..

[spanish eyes]

The truth of how he died must not only be made public, but it should be discussed widely.

Why? What purpose does it serve? Just because he was Elvis Presley doesn't mean that the whole world needs to know these things. He should be remembered for his awesome talent and the way he touched people's hearts. Some things should just be left alone, he should be left alone to rest in peace.

As Sonny said, "He had it all, man. He had it in the palm of his hand and he blew it".

I think no-one has the right to make that statement. Sonny didn't walk in Elvis' shoes. The only person who really knew the hardships and pain in Elvis' life was Elvis himself because they were his hardships and his pain alone. Like the song goes "Before you abuse, criticize and accuse, walk a mile in my shoes".

[Getlo]

The truth of how he died must not only be made public, but it should be discussed widely.

Why? What purpose does it serve? Just because he was Elvis Presley doesn't mean that the whole world needs to know these things. He should be remembered for his awesome talent and the way he touched people's hearts. Some things should just be left alone, he should be left alone to rest in peace.

It gets the truth out there, that's why. getting the truth out there destroys all the BS that's been written - some from the MM and the like, but much more spewed out by Cilla, Lisa and EPE. And if people don't like it, so be it.

As Sonny said, "He had it all, man. He had it in the palm of his hand and he blew it".

I think no-one has the right to make that statement. Sonny didn't walk in Elvis' shoes.

No, but he walked closer than anyone else.

[jak]

I was under the impression that his drug use caused his bowel and intestinal problems or at least complicated them.I believe I have an interview on video with one of the authors of "The Death of Elvis".He goes in great detail how Elvis' intestines were just impacted with material that was basically caked on the walls.This was found in the autopsy.I could be mistaken but I think he said many of these things were the complications from drug use.
Contrary to what I think some people think on here, Elvis did in fact enjoy drugs.He enjoyed them for many years before they ever adversely affected his health and appearance.I honestly just shake my head when it's obvious some people still think Elvis had a legitimate reason for all those drugs.
Jak

[Vissie]

no Getlo that bowel condition has nothing to do with that drug theory and an operation to heal it or stop it getting worse, wouldn't have allowed him to continue his life and performing style as he used to do..and guess there was no way for him to choose such an operation and what he was going to deal afterwards..and this was only one of the problems..sorry but as many of you stick with that drug enjoyment theory I'm stick with mine..and if they say they cut him to pieces for nothing and couldn't find anything other than drugs,I can only laugh at those clowns..

I don't understand what you're trying to say(?) Sorry

[Getlo]

I honestly just shake my head when it's obvious some people still think Elvis had a legitimate reason for all those drugs.

Me too!

[Vissie]

I was under the impression that his drug use caused his bowel and intestinal problems or at least complicated them.I believe I have an interview on video with one of the authors of "The Death of Elvis".He goes in great detail how Elvis' intestines were just impacted with material that was basically caked on the walls.This was found in the autopsy.I could be mistaken but I think he said many of these things were the complications from drug use.
Contrary to what I think some people think on here, Elvis did in fact enjoy drugs.He enjoyed them for many years before they ever adversely affected his health and appearance.I honestly just shake my head when it's obvious some people still think Elvis had a legitimate reason for all those drugs.
Jak

Elvis' impacted colon was a direct result of drug use. The use of certain drugs curtails natural body functions.

[0349054]

That may be true. But Elvis didn't need the amount of drugs he consumed.

Elvis enjoyed the effects they had, that's why he abused them.

[Vissie]

That may be true. But Elvis didn't need the amount of drugs he consumed.

Elvis enjoyed the effects they had, that's why he abused them.

What may be true? Whom are you responding to?

[4THEHEART]

Vissie, you can search better about bowel syndromes since you don't have a broken English problem..just because we are talking about Elvis, it's not a right thing to believe that all his ailments were related to drugs..Elvis's bowel and liver trouble was coming from his childhood days,some people have chronic illnesses in their internal organs,believe it or not.. and hope you can understand this one,at least it's not Russian..

[Vissie]

Vissie, you can search better about bowel syndromes since you don't have a broken English problem..just because we are talking about Elvis, it's not a right thing to believe that all his ailments were related to drugs..Elvis's bowel and liver trouble was coming from his childhood days,some people have chronic illnesses in their internal organs,believe it or not.. and hope you can understand this one,at least it's not Russian..

I didn't mean any disrespect by originally posting that your post was in broken English. It was difficult for me to read and understand, it's as simple as that. (English is my first and only language).

I know a little bit about bowel syndrome as there are several medical doctors in my family. Elvis may have started out with a small ailment but continued drug use exacerbated and compounded the issues with his colon.

[presley31]

The truth of how he died must not only be made public, but it should be discussed widely.

Why? What purpose does it serve? Just because he was Elvis Presley doesn't mean that the whole world needs to know these things. He should be remembered for his awesome talent and the way he touched people's hearts. Some things should just be left alone, he should be left alone to rest in peace.

As Sonny said, "He had it all, man. He had it in the palm of his hand and he blew it".

I think no-one has the right to make that statement. Sonny didn't walk in Elvis' shoes. The only person who really knew the hardships and pain in Elvis' life was Elvis himself because they were his hardships and his pain alone. Like the song goes "Before you abuse, criticize and accuse, walk a mile in my shoes".

Good points maria

[jak]

Vissie, you can search better about bowel syndromes since you don't have a broken English problem..just because we are talking about Elvis, it's not a right thing to believe that all his ailments were related to drugs..Elvis's bowel and liver trouble was coming from his childhood days,some people have chronic illnesses in their internal organs,believe it or not.. and hope you can understand this one,at least it's not Russian..

Im curious what makes you think Elvis suffered from these ailments going back to his childhood?Unless I have forgotten I have never heard of him being plagued with those conditions until near the end of his life.
Jak

[Getlo]

Im curious what makes you think Elvis suffered from these ailments going back to his childhood?Unless I have forgotten I have never heard of him being plagued with those conditions until near the end of his life.

I've been wondering about this myself for the past few posts, and on other threads. I assumed it was unsubstantiated, like the "Elvis had bone cancer" theory ... so where did this info come from??

[4THEHEART]

don't worry Vissie,you were right about my English,it is broken.It wasn't even my second language in school,I just read a lot since it's easier to find any kind of written source on any subject in English..I can say,I taught it myself..so sorry for bothering any of you.
as for Elvis's problem I still believe there was a strong possibility that he needed an operation for his bowel condition .I'm a little familiar too, with some health conditions because of the amount of patients and doctors I have among my relatives..yet, I can't trust doctor's treatments 100%.Many of them depends on medicines too much..