Dan Patrick's Heartfelt Revelation about a Lingering Health Concern | 5/2/19

[@darrinlester1566]

Nothing to be ashamed about, keeping fighting...

[@gmb858]

Dan, my father was diagnosed with Polymyalgia rheumatica in the early 1980's in his early 60's. He too was prescribed Prednisone, which is a steroid, which made him "bloat up" in his face and upper body. He was a master craftsman whose life centered on heavy physical labor. At the time he was diagnosed, he was a maintenance foreman at an oil refinery so his daily physical stress was lower than when he was a younger man. A large and fleshy man, he already suffered from depression and poor body self image. The Polymyalgia only depressed him further and caused periods of near total withdrawal from social activities. He drank but he respected the bottle, never leaning on it in dependence. Prednisone was the only "medication" that medical science offered and it ravaged him over the remainder of his life. His activity level varied, as it sounds as it has been for you. He had "good" days and "bad" days. He suffered in relative silence, never complaining too loudly. He was one of those stoic infantrymen in WWII that appreciated each day of life without making a big deal of it. I'd like to say that there was a happy ending to this story but the Polymyalgia doesn't go away, it can only be relieved. I pray that the advancements in pharmaceuticals and treatment make your life easier and help you extend your years in relative peace and satisfaction. As to the "brain fog," I find now that I am approaching 70 that my own "senior moments" are more frequent and last longer. My life was as cerebral as my father's was physical and I watch for tell-tale signs of diminished capacity. Even 10 years ago I thought of myself as a 20 year old stuck in an older body... now, I'm not quite as certain of that. God Bless Dan, you've brought a lot of information and entertainment to us in a light and easy manner for years. Thanks.

[@UPRISING144K]

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[@treycomachinery4206]

Thanks for the book

[@uzi978]

Thanks for sharing, Dan. Hope you make a full recovery.

[@namuwooki6441]

Love you Dan. Hang tough. Be at with with yourself.

[@GooberKings]

you're a strong man, Dan. much love.

[@rodneyfrost1962]

Lite Dan Patrick is much greater than Zero Dan Patrick. 'Twas a brave thing you did here. We got your back bud. Keep up the great work !

[@piteusx8440]

I grew up with Dan on the TV through high school and college. Stay strong dude. You can do it! We're all pulling for you.

[@MattSaracenQB1]

Piteus X Hangovers and Dan Patrick and Greasy Food, every college student can relate bro. LEGEND

[@jamesritacco1693]

You may have just saved my life Dan. After watching your show I realized that I need to talk to my doctor about this. Be well.

[@111RAMONES]

We Love and support you, Dan! Stay Strong!

[@shred337]

Dan, 6' 4'' 240, thanks for sharing something so personal. I am sure those who have struggled with similar treatments and drugs in the past or currently can benefit a lot from hearing you struggled as well. Even when times get tough you kept on going and now the end of the pain is near. Things can look so bleak only to be turn around as time passes. Happy to hear your new treatments are working and hope your recovery continues!

[@MorganWilliams77]

Dan you are a national treasure and I hope every day gets a little better

[@sean8791]

You have a nation behind you rooting for you to get better. Thank you

[@zebunker]

Slow the flag waving down. The WHOLE nation behind you. No

[@wetfart1387able]

Dan Patrick, truly one of the best to ever do sports talk radio. We love you Dan!

[@anthonyvarwig1988]

No sir he is the Best

[@TheMisfits7783]

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[@claywilliams5539]

Love you Dan! Thanks for making me tear up this morning. Keep fighting.

[@dirkdiggler8330]

Clay Williams thx for making u cry?🤔

[@gerasalgado592]

I thought he was about to retired.

[@claywilliams5539]

@@dirkdiggler8330 I didn't say cry. Dudes who call themselves Dirk Diggler have small peckers. Haha douche

[@dirkdiggler8330]

Clay Williams ur real name is Clay. game over cry baby clay.

[@claywilliams5539]

@@dirkdiggler8330 Ok tough guy! I mean Dirk Diggler!

[@jamesrinaudo1013]

Love Dan like an Uncle. Wish nothing but the best for him and his family.

[@MichaelRBlair]

Much love Brother Dan. Keep fighting, we are with you. Damn Proud

[@josephgreenberg2063]

OMG, as one of your millions of fans and a brain tumor survivor (as well as an arthritic old athlete), i am both stunned and even more an admirer. Our coaches would say half of winning is showing up, and you have for us each day. thanks from a grateful DanNation

[@cardsfan7334]

Kudos for being brave enough to be real DP. Prayers for you and your family.

[@closmorales3805]

Keep fighting Dan. Thanks for sharing. God bless and hope for the best for you 🙏🏼

[@Knylz666]

My wife has Lupus. I understand what you are going thru. Shes in pain every day of her life. Good Luck Dan!!

[@larryl212]

Believe this... you are in our prayers!

[@pwbackupspot]

Love you DP! You’re in my prayers

[@rtidodgers1819]

Thanks DP for sharing. Prayers for full recovery.

[@Gump-tion]

Takes a BIG Man to admit this on the airways. We salute you for your courage, Dan! Hang in there!

[@jimroot5809]

Dan, thanks for sharing. Must be a big relief. We all care about all you guys in the man cave. You brighten our days. Wishing you the best.

[@davidr5676]

Dan, Prayers buddy. After watching/listening to you for so many years it's like you're part of my family.

[@fernandonavarro3387]

Thank you Dan for being strong . Love listening to your show

[@GaryD35205]

We are in your corner, Dan. God Bless.

[@vica5768]

Dan Patrick and his show is what sports radio should be. All the Skip Bayless and Colin Cowherd shows are nothing but circus shows and listening to Dan is so much better and easy to listen to. It's been a breath of fresh air to wake up every morning and listen to the show. Prayers to you Dan and God bless.

[@terrone346]

Thank you for your emotional courage, in disclosing what you have been going through. Hang in there, there’s only one Dan Patrick.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Nothing but best wishes for a speedy recovery for the great Dan Patrick...

[@kenmadden6294]

Over prescribing of Prednisone killed my dad. It caused his bones to deteriorate. When he died he had 13 fractures in his back alone.

[@bubba10051]

My ex husband had Crohns disease and he was on the Prednisone for several years had to have both hips replaced .

[@19Mister75]

Not afraid to say as I watched this live, tears flowed. I sent DP a PEACEPIPE tomahawk AUG 2019 because circa 1999 Dan’s late night SportsCenter re-air’s got me through my stage-III cancer chemo treatments. YOU’RE 1 OF A KIND DP! A TRUE AMERICAN BROADCASTING TREASURE THAT PIONEERED “SPORTS REALITY SHOWS” 🙏🏾💯

[@neopride5271]

Hope you make a full recovery. Love listening to you and the Danettes. 🙏🏾

[@pretentiousprodigy]

Thank you for everything you do, Dan. We appreciate you.

[@r.parker8299]

Prayers for you Dan and your family. Having family who are dealing with similar health issues we are with you. 🙏👼🙏👼

[@bebopben2]

God Bless you, Dan. We want you around for a long while.

[@johncaterino8427]

I've been listening to and watching Dan for the last 20+ years. Get better bc I look forward to the next 20 years.

[@bradmayfield8480]

Hey Dan, I appreciate your story today. Like many others it brought tears. I have a panic disorder and many times just listening to your show reminded of the good in the world and it would relax me and allowed me to move on. I just want to say thank you for being there for me and I will continue to listen and be a fan and always show support of you and the show. God speed Dan!

[@MHBULLSFAN]

Still the best sports show out there. Listen every day. Stay strong Dan

[@xxGiantsxx56]

Dan, as a sports journalism major, and sports fan in general, you are an inspiration and my favorite sportscaster. Thank you for sharing with us, the audience. Keep fighting.

[@thernandez423]

Keep battling Mr. Patrick. Can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent spending listening to you and the Danettes every morning. I look forward to spending many more mornings with you.

[@Godwin420]

Let the trolls do whatever with my words that they wish - I truly don't care. Dan, I just want you to know how profoundly this news hit me as I found myself failing on holding back some waterworks. Thank you for being Dan Patrick. Thank you for all these years so far and hopefully many more. Thank you to all of the Danettes for being there assisting Our Guy through it. You're all some of the classiest sports guys to have ever done it and ty all again. Not trying to write Dan off or anything, but just wanted to say it while it was fresh in my mind. Thanks, guys.

[@matthartleyjr9180]

all the best Dan during this time 😢😇🙌💚

[@aubieeagle33]

This is a prime example of why you are the best personality in the business. A personal, heart wrenching story that still has room for laughs. We all hope that come out stronger from this challenge, Dan.

[@deanchiampas3991]

God Bless, Dan. I've been a loyal fan since the beginning, and you moved me to tears when you revealed your condition. All this time while you weren't feeling well, you got me through some tough times...Thanks for your truth, thanks for the laughs, and may you live a long happy life after a full recovery. ☮❤

[@jasonmariani1258]

Dan you’re a good man. We’ve listened to you for the longest time we invite you into our homes all the time, and listen. You have our support we love Dan Patrick and I wish you good fortune in your treatments. Thank you for sharing that with us God Bless.

[@MarkK75]

Great guy. Hang in there Dan and remember how much you mean to us your coworkers and especially your family.

[@davidche6734]

All the best on your recovery Dan. God is in control

[@michaelskinner8451]

Hang tough DP....thinking of you and wishing you the best!!

[@johnscards4633]

I feel you brother. I was recently diagnosed with M.S. and the only treatment i have is chemotherapy every 6 months, they premed me with prednisone. My blood pressure rises, my heart rate rises, and i get dizzy and the last time I got short of breathe. Then they start the chemo. I tell them, "I was fine when I came in here and now your trying to kill me." I get cog fog sometimes, but i still go to the gym 5x a week. The only disability in life is a bad attitude. Keep a good attitude and never, ever, quit.

[@smgolf18]

We love you Dan! Keep fighting

[@wendyjardine4275]

so glad you are putting this condition out there ...i had never heard of it ...but it has totally changed me into someone i don't even know it affected every part of my life ...thank you Dan xxx

[@nolanrhodes1699]

Thank You Dan. Thank You for sharing this. Thank You for the countless years of sports information and education you have given us. Thank You. I Appreciate You more than you know. I will forever cherish our phone conversation. Stay Strong Brother.

[@jasonvredenburg4839]

Been watching since ESPN days Dan...your one of the best and enjoyed watching you do the Olympics...you are always a class act..hang in there dp

[@derrick1019]

Noooooooooooooooooo! Not DP!!!! Damn man....been watching and listening to you for years!!! I’m going to pray for you if it means anything man!!!!!!! Love you DP!!!!!!!!

[@jaymcgill6152]

What kinda person thumbs down this?! Prayers for Dan. Nothing but positive thoughts....

[@EEZYEEEE]

God bless you Dan Patrick. My mom has had rheumatoid arthritis for 40 years and we have been with her on her journey through prednisone, methotrexate, remicade, and countless other drugs... so I feel you brother. Stay strong and I wish you well.

[@petediamond2721]

A perfect description of Prednisone, it's a great drug and it's a horrible drug, it's saved me twice over from some horrible consequences connected to a debilitating chronic illness I have, but the side effects are horrific, just as you described. I'm glad you found a better way to treat it.

[@RyanWrightRecruitingNewsGuru]

Thanks for sharing, Mr. Patrick. We are in full support of you and hope for a full recovery! You're the best out there!

[@Lonenupe1215]

Dan thank you for sharing! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you and your family best wishes.

[@Victory1507ci]

Good luck Dan! The honesty is appreciated

[@bentrujillo6406]

God bless you Dan! Thank you for being so honest. Couldn't imagine 7 years.

[@tree3po]

Love you, Dan Patrick. Keep moving forward ...

[@musicman76enator]

Praying for you, Dan. I am so sorry to hear you are going through this health issue right now. We are all here for you if you ever need anything. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless.

[@edwardoorjitham7714]

Thanks for sharing Dan. Pray you get well soon

[@themissn]

We love you Dan! Thank you for sharing. A little pause or forget-fullness here and there is nothing. We love watching and hearing you and it will be just fine with everyone here. Get better and thank you for your courage to share this.

[@FarAwayEyes69]

GOD BLESS YOU DAN !! WE LOVE YOU !! Hang in there . We got your back brother !! PEACE TO THE WORLD !!!!

[@prestond]

Thanks for opening up to your fans, Mr. Patrick. Much respect. #AttackEachDay

[@richardpoplis6777]

Dan... you will get thru this.. Will are behind you.... great job team... our prayers are with you... dan....

[@u140225]

Hi Dan, I admire your bravery, endurance and dedication to your fans and show. Thanks for making every morning so enjoyable, entertaining and the terrific content! Love ya! ✌️🙏🏼

[@furyss1tv184]

Thank you for sharing.love you dan. Prayers for much more dan.

[@sturmlawfirmify]

thank you for sharing and we all love you Dan! I'm glad to hear your treatment is starting to work!

[@Johnny-mo4xz]

Thanks for sharing and being open, why I love this show! Prayers to getting back to your old self!

[@Wyndamn]

We love you, and are praying for you and your family and everybody involved 💜💗💛💗💚💗💙💗!!!

[@alexandervang6064]

Thanks for sharing with your listeners and congratulations for having the confidence to share your personal journey. Hoping for the best, Dan! Love the show, as always.

[@antoniomontana6061]

U do a great job Bro at ur job - and even better job fighting thru this - Prayers are wit Ya Mon ‘ May God Bless U

[@Hiluxtaco]

All of my hopes in your recovery, Dan! Thank you for sharing this with us..

[@odaydrums]

I always like you when I tune in and the reason I do like you is your genuine spirit. You seem like such a normal guy but with a brilliant mind. I wish you the best brother and I am sorry for your travails but tomorrow is always a new day. I wish you the best!

[@erikchurch6890]

Love your show and passion Dan! Keep fighting you’re a great example of overcoming some rough obstacles to get the job done.

[@aneebaba06]

Thanks for sharing Dan. Wishing you the best. Though I'm in the medical field, this treatment was news to me, so thanks for the education as well.

[@sktcha]

God bless you Dan.. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You will power through this.

[@petemitchel7256]

DP....Thank you making my life more enjoyable. I wish you the best and remember we are all in this together.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Dan, our heart breaks for you. You’ve brought us and your other fans a lot of joy over the years. We love you and will be praying for you, God bless.🎧❤️🙏🏻

[@earldeanpowell]

God bless you, Dan. Thank you for sharing your path. I was Superman and then I came up congestive heart disease: depression, panic attacks, unable to walk 20 yards with a cane, 50 yards regardless. I'm teaching my adult kids, now. You know when Wilt said, Get the F off the bus? You can ride my bus anytime.

[@luisz6744]

DP! Dude! That just hits ya right in the feelings. Get better DP. I've Always appreciated how genuine you all appear to be with each other and for allowing us to have a front row seat in this awesome thing you've created.

[@sosarene]

Dan you and you're team are amazing, prayers for your fast recovery, I wish you the only but the best an also for the dannetes!!! Keep strong guys.

[@coldwinter5428]

Thanks for letting us in Dan! For pulling back the curtain. Love your show. I pray your treatment works!

[@unclejoe3397]

You are the best Dan. Honest as always and showin the truth. Hang in there buddy.

[@garydurham4287]

Bless you Dan. Prayers for you. You’re an icon for so many of us out here in radio & tv land. You’re Danette’s are a part of your great team. Please heal & get well. You’re a stud that many of us look up to. Gary

[@sactoindyfan]

Dan, my mom had rheumatoid for almost 30 years. It wasn’t until she had her second bout of non-Hodgkins when she was given chemo that it killed the rheumatoid along with the cancer. That was 19 years ago and she is now 69. Hang in there!

[@skylander5116]

You're telling me radiation is good

[@woolybowly4205]

Have hardly been able to catch you the last year or more, but I'm glad to hear you've found a treatment that works. Best wishes.

[@jasonyancura741]

Dear Mr Patrick, i stayed up late to watch you on espn, and i have loved your radio show so much. I wish i could meet you and shake your hand and tell you how much i appreciate your honesty when it comes to sports. God bless

[@williejohnkristofferson2898]

I've been a huge fan for years! I wish you the Best! Dan you have personally influenced my life in so many positive ways. Wishing you All the best!

[@MrManFid_]

The best sports talk show of the last 10 years. Intelligent! What a novelty. What a relief.

[@codysneaux3538]

Almost 2 years ago Dan. I don’t struggle with this but my fiancé does. Not the same diagnoses but the same issues (rheumatoid). Same side affects from a different treatment. She uses this video to explain to those who don’t understand. Who don’t listen. Who don’t know. I watch often to remind myself. Sometimes I am ignorant to what she’s deals with. Hearing your words reminds me. Keep fighting. And keep living. Thank you.

[@AzHaloFan2]

Dan, Long time first time, 6'1" A Scottish 265 I listen everyday. My drive in to work isn't the same without you and the Danettes. When I saw this posted I had to stop and check it out (my drive in is only 20 minutes, so I miss stuff). I've never noticed a single thing. Point is, I hit the brakes to watch ... Thank you for your openness. Very admiring. Proud to be a fan and wishing you and yours the absolute best. Kevin

[@joewakeman6411]

Dan you are a national treasure. Your honesty and bravery in talking about this openly is commendable. I hope it made you feel better to get it out publicly. Stay strong and get healthy.

[@jamescharles8663]

God Bless you . You made my childhood , teenage years , and now an adult many find memories. Much love and respect to you .

[@philipjacksonjackson5170]

I have enjoyed you since The Big Show. God bless you. Get better, your the best.

[@brading84]

This made me emotional, this show is one of my favorite shows and it’s one of the best, and there’s a bunch of crap shows out there. Dan you’re the best and yes so are the dannettes and the back row, it’s a family and as a listener faithfully I feel like I’m a part of the family. All the prayers for your health and happiness