[The Energizer]

Doc confirmed it's an autoimmune disorder.

Treating with medicines at this time, there's a chance hearing will come back. A cochlear implant may be necessary. Another doc says it's like "arthritis of the inner ear."

[1Old Pro]

Another doc says it's like "arthritis of the inner ear."

Good thing he has many doctors

[The Energizer]

Doc says, "We are in a new era of new drugs to treat autoimmune diseases."

WJR has stopped coverage at this time.

They are supposed to cover what technology Rush is using to enable him to continue hosting his radio show.

Freepers who have access to the continuing press conference, please continue posting information!

[Sgt_Schultze]

Doc confirmed it's an autoimmune disorder.

Will this auto-immune disorder allow Rush to claim "protected minority" status? After all, those with the more famous auto-immune disease are forbidden from even being criticized. Or is the fact it is a disorder rather than a disease a disqualifying factor?