Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman’s 3-Year-Old Son Released from Hospital After 8 Days in ICU
On Thursday, Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea announced on Instagram that their three-year-old son, Maximus, was suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological condition that had caused him to go into full-body paralysis.
On Sunday, Chelsea Freeman posted that Maximus was being brought home:
The Mayo Clinic notes that Guillain-Barré syndrome is a condition in which the “body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.”
While it is a medical emergency that requires hospitalization and treatment, most people recover completely through treatment, though that recovery can take as long as several years. In general, however, people afflicted with the syndrome are able to walk within six months of treatment.
“I was texting with Freddie yesterday,” manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday. “He says that they’re encouraged, so we’re just holding out hope and prayers.”
The Dodgers placed the star first baseman on the family emergency list. He’s hitting .288 this season with 16 homers, 67 RBI, 63 runs and a .888 OPS, earning the former NL MVP the eighth All-Star nod of his career.
Freddie Freeman’s son, Max, has recently been discharged from the hospital after battling a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological condition ¹. Max’s health rapidly declined, causing full-body paralysis, and he was hospitalized for eight days ². During his hospitalization, Max was placed on a ventilator, but thankfully, he has made significant progress and was eventually taken off the ventilator ³.
Max’s parents, Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea, have been by his side throughout his hospitalization and recovery ¹. They have expressed their gratitude for the support they have received and have asked for continued prayers for their son’s recovery ². Freddie Freeman, the first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been away from the team to care for his son but has since returned ⁴.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and paralysis ⁵. It is especially rare in children, and the exact cause is unknown ¹. Treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome includes plasma exchange and immunoglobulin therapy, which can help speed up recovery and reduce symptoms ⁵.
Max still has a long road to recovery ahead of him, including regaining his strength and relearning how to walk ¹. However, his parents are optimistic about his recovery and have faith that he will be completely healed ³. The family is thankful to be home together again and is appreciative of the incredible medical care Max received ².
