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Claire Foy's Five-Year Battle with Parasitic Infection

2/5/2026

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Claire Foy's Infection Battle

Claire Foy, star of The Crown, said on the Table Manners podcast she battled a parasitic infection for five years after a trip to Morocco.
She lost weight despite constant hunger.
Foy described the parasites as "gross."
She noted the parasites travel in pairs.
To combat the infection, she chose a strict diet over antibiotics, giving up caffeine after drinking at least 15 cups of tea and two coffees daily.

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Claire Foy's Health Journey

Claire Foy revealed she experienced debilitating joint pain from juvenile arthritis at age 13 and underwent surgery for a benign tumor.
She said these experiences led her to fear an early death.
Foy disclosed she has an autoimmune condition and has eliminated gluten and sugar from her diet to reduce inflammation.
She emphasized that her health challenges have shaped her perspective on life and mortality.

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Claire Foy's Infection Battle

Claire Foy, star of The Crown, said on the Table Manners podcast she battled a parasitic infection for five years after a trip to Morocco.
She lost weight despite constant hunger.
Foy described the parasites as "gross."
She noted the parasites travel in pairs.
To combat the infection, she chose a strict diet over antibiotics, giving up caffeine after drinking at least 15 cups of tea and two coffees daily.

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