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Erin Moriarty Says She Filmed The Boys at Peak of Undiagnosed Graves’ Disease

Her Instagram post links the shoot to severe autoimmune symptoms, urging more awareness of how such illnesses hit performers on set.

Overview

  • Posting on Instagram with a photo of a bandaged leg, Moriarty said Season 5, Episode 4 was shot during her worst symptoms before she knew she had Graves’ disease.
  • She said numb feet caused frequent falls and that she shredded her knee the night before filming her segment.
  • She added that soon after filming the episode she began to lose the ability to walk.
  • She revealed the diagnosis in June and said treatment brought noticeable relief within 24 hours.
  • Graves’ disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder that can cause tremors, a rapid heartbeat and eye problems, and prompt treatment often eases symptoms quickly.