"Last Friday, Max rapidly declined and went into full body paralysis," Freeman and his wife wrote in a shared statement on social media. "We are very fortunate to have gotten him to the hospital in time so they could reinforce his lungs. Freddie was in Houston at the time and rushed to the first flight back home. After many tests, Max is battling a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome. A rare neurological condition that is especially rare in children.
"These have been the hardest and scariest days of our lives. Maximus is such a special boy and he has been fighting SO hard."
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disease where the body's immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness, numbness and paralysis, according to the Mayo Clinic. The rare disease can be spotted by tingling in the limbs before turning into paralysis. The cause of the disease isn't known and there isn't a known cure. However, there are numerous treatment options for the disease and most people who've been diagnosed with the disease completely recover, though more serious versions of the illness can be fatal.
Maximus had been dealing with transient synovitis, temporary inflation of the hip joint, and a viral infection when the family attended the MLB All-Star Game in July, Chelsea Freeman shared on social media last week.
After several stressful days in the hospital, the Freemans announced that Max was able to return home and is making progress in his recovery.
Chelsea Freeman wrote in an Instagram post, "After 8 long days in the Pediatric ICU we are officially HOME! Max still has a long road ahead of him to regain his strength and relearn how to walk. But we are so thankful to have our family back together. Thank you God for this miracle. Also, thank you to our incredible team of doctors and angel nurses for taking such good care of our boy. And to our village for helping so much with Charlie and Brandon."
Freeman was placed on the family emergency list Saturday and has been out of the Dodgers' lineup since then. It isn't clear when he'll make his return.
Freeman is in the midst of another standout season, earning his eighth All-Star nod. He's hitting .288 with a .888 OPS to go with 16 homers and 67 RBIs. Los Angeles has lost four of its last five games, causing its lead in the NL West to shrink to 4.5 games, as Cavan Biggio and Kiké Hernández have filled in at first base for Freeman.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/freddie-freeman-3-year-old-son-battling-guillain-barre-syndrome
An Australian father of three has been left fighting for his life after contracting Guillain-Barré syndrome while visiting Bali, Indonesia, and is now unable to move or breathe on his own.
Craig Hardy, who at first thought he was suffering from “Bali belly,” a condition commonly associated with travel-related digestive issues, has been hospitalized since June, news.com.au reported.
The 52-year-old, whose family nickname is “Rock,” drove himself to Royal Perth Hospital when he realized his symptoms were intensifying. His sister-in-law told the news outlet that during the 15-minute drive Hardy became paralyzed.
“They took him straight into emergency and by that night he was paralyzed from head to toe and in an induced coma,” Deborah Hardy told news.co.au.
Ten weeks after the family was told Hardy has Guillain-Barré, they said he can slightly move his head but there’s no expression on his face and he can’t speak. He uses a letter board and blinking to spell out sentences.
“He’s completely cognizant and awake lying there but he’s not able to move,” Deborah told news.com.au. “His mind is 100 percent perfect but he’s trapped; it’s like being buried alive. Every now and again he gets the feeling he is drowning because of the fluid on his lungs, which they have to pump out, but he can’t say anything.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare disorder that causes the body’s immune system to attack a patient’s nerves. Symptoms typically begin with tingling and weakness in the feet and legs before spreading upward. It can progress to unsteady gait, severe pain, difficulty with bowel function or bladder control and difficulty breathing among other issues. While it is not known what causes Guillain-Barré, it is often preceded by an infectious illness.
According to Mayo Clinic, muscle weakness can progress into paralysis, and while there is no cure, several treatments can help reduce symptoms and duration of the illness. Most people recover, while other patients may experience lingering effects.
A post on the family’s GoFundMe page said doctors predict that it may take Hardy up to two years to recover from his illness.
“He’s a hard-working dedicated family man,” Deborah told news.com.au of her brother-in-law. “He’d do anything for anyone, he’s very funny, a strong man, hence his nickname Rock, but a heart of gold.”
https://www.foxnews.com/health/dad-struck-by-guillain-barre-syndrome-unable-to-speak-move-3-months-later
East Metropolitan Health Service is at Royal Perth Hospital.
A Perth father paralysed by the rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome received a well-earned boost to his spirits with a visit from the West Coast Eagles.
Doctors from Royal Perth Hospital's Intensive Care Unit noticed small improvements in Craig Hardy's condition whenever an Eagles game was on the TV in ICU.
Our wonderful staff were able to arrange a special visit from former club champions Daniel Kerr and Andrew Embley, in addition to some pre-recorded words of encouragement from Captain Shannon Hurn.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a debilitating form of nerve inflammation and sufferers can take between six months to two years to recover.
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