Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s son Beau, 10, FINALLY leaves the hospital after battling rare condition for over a month

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s 10-year-old son Beau has finally left the hospital after battling ADEM for over a month.

On Tuesday, she shared an emotional video celebrating her son’s departure from the hospital, where he had been in intensive care for weeks.

The actress’s eldest son was seen leaving the hospital as dozens of family members, friends and staff members gathered in the hallway to cheer him on and give him high fives.

At one point, the now healthy elementary school student hopped and danced through the hallway to demonstrate his physical recovery.

The 43-year-old Sigler explained the victory in a jubilant post on Instagram on Friday.

“After 33 days we’re leaving here!” wrote the actress, who is battling MS.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s 10-year-old son Beau has finally left the hospital after a battle with ADEM. On Tuesday, she shared an emotional video celebrating her son’s departure from the hospital, where he spent weeks in intensive care

“My brave boy, you are a walking miracle. The rest of this story is for Beau to tell, if he ever wants to,” said the relieved mother.

“Thank you to the INCREDIBLE staff at Dells Children’s Hospital.

“The way you care for your patients and the way you guide their families through the process is beyond words,” she wrote in gratitude.

‘I am impressed by your patience, dedication and expertise… But, no offense… I hope we never see you again

“Thank you all for the love and prayers. They worked.”

In a separate post, the Sopranos actress revealed that Beau, with whom she lives and her husband, former Washington Nationals player Cutter Dykstra (35), had been diagnosed with a rare condition called ADEM, which stands for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

According to Boston Children’s HospitalADEM ‘involves a short but intense attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord, which damages the myelin lining of the brain.’

Myelin, also called white matter, is ‘the protective layer of nerve fibers’.

The Sopranos star shared an emotional video of her son walking and skipping out of Dell Children's Hospital

Beau, 10, walked and skipped out of Dell Children's Hospital, high-fiving some of the dozens of people cheering on his recovery

The Sopranos star shared an emotional video of her son Beau, 10, walking and skipping out of Dell Children’s Hospital as he high-fived dozens of people cheering on his recovery.

Beau was treated for an inflammatory condition called ADEM, or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which damages nerve endings in the brain and spinal cord at Dell's Children's Hospital. Sigler called her son

Beau was treated for an inflammatory condition called ADEM, or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which damages nerve endings in the brain and spinal cord at Dell’s Children’s Hospital. Sigler called her son “a walking miracle.”

WHAT IS BREATH?

ADEM stands for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis involves a short but severe attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord that damages the myelin of the brain, thus Boston Children’s Hospital.

Myelin is the protective covering of nerve fibers. Myelin is also called white matter because of its color. Because ADEM affects myelin, it is a type of “demyelinating” disorder.

ADEM is an ‘autoimmune disease’ that often develops after a child has had an infection, such as a cold.

The immune system protects the body against invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.

Autoimmune diseases confuse the body’s immune system. Instead of fighting bacteria or viruses, they attack healthy cells and tissues.

Although ADEM can occur at any age, children are more likely to get it than adults. Most children recover completely or almost completely. The main medication for treating ADEM is a type of steroid. Most children tolerate the medication very well.

In about 80 percent of children, ADEM occurs only once. In some patients, it can recur. When this happens, the symptoms may be identical to the child’s first episode, or they may be different.

It is not known why children develop ADEM with certain infections at certain times. If you notice any symptoms during an infection that you think are unusual, such as confusion, changes in vision, weakness, numbness, or imbalance, it is important to tell your child’s doctor right away.

Information courtesy of Boston’s Children’s Hospital

The video thumbnail showed Beau, looking stunning in a blue Philadelphia Phillies jersey with Bryce Harper’s number 3 on the back, dark blue shorts and sneakers. He stood with his back to the camera beneath a sign that read “Heroes This Way” and an arrow pointing toward the exit.

Sigler and Dykstra are also parents to Jack, six, she revealed on her website. Messy podcast had become a wonderful caregiver for his big brother.

While Beau has physically recovered, Sigler revealed on her podcast that he still has more healing to do. That ongoing challenge hasn’t stopped her friends and fans from celebrating the milestone.

Actress Marla Sokoloff was overjoyed with the video, writing: ‘His little dance! I love you guys.’

Baseball star Nick Swisher congratulated him. ‘Best video ever!!! Hit that Gritty Beau!!! Love you buddy!!!’

“I’m crying,” Jenna Dewan said, echoing a comment made by many. “Yes Beau!! We love you Jamie and are in awe of you!” Lea Michele exclaimed.

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