Ned Fulmer Reveals Decade-Long Battle with Multiple Sclerosis

Former Try Guys YouTuber Ned Fulmer has been privately contending with a significant health challenge for over ten years, and has now chosen to make his experience public.

“I live with MS,” the 38-year-old Fulmer shared exclusively with Us Weekly, ahead of his Sunday, November 23, YouTube broadcast where he disclosed his multiple sclerosis diagnosis. “My diagnosis came in 2013, beginning with a sensation of numbness and pins and needles in my hands, which then extended to my arms, chest, and back.”

After consulting a physician for his symptoms, Fulmer was advised to seek further medical attention should his condition worsen. An MRI scan at the hospital became necessary when the “spreading sensation” reached his chest and back, as he recalled waking up unable to “muster the strength to stand or walk.”

“The experience was both incredibly sudden and deeply overwhelming,” he recounted to Us. “Prior to this, I was a fit individual who enjoyed running, playing sports, and maintaining a very active lifestyle, so the sudden onset of weakness, preventing me from moving my legs in certain directions, was truly astounding.”

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Fulmer then underwent what he described as “remarkable treatments,” acknowledging their “rather intensive” nature, such as steroid shots and plasma exchange therapy.

“Gradually, my condition improved. Then, a particular day arrived when I discovered I could once more move my legs freely, a feeling akin to a miracle,” Fulmer stated. “Within a year, experiencing that clear improvement brought a sense of significant relief.”

Currently, Fulmer manages his condition with an oral medication taken twice daily. Although he mentioned experiencing some “digestive side effects,” he affirmed that this tablet is “far easier to manage” than his previous injectable treatments. Furthermore, he has observed a reduction in his symptoms.

“My persistent sensory issues, such as numbness and tingling in my fingers, are fortunately mild enough that I can largely disregard them,” he clarified to Us. “These symptoms tend to intermittently intensify, triggered by factors like extreme temperatures, alcohol consumption, stress, or insufficient sleep. These are all aspects I consciously try to manage, and I believe many others living with MS will identify with this experience.”

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Having a grasp on his medical condition, Fulmer stated that his symptoms are presently “under control.” He now has the ability to enjoy time in a bounce house with his kids — Wesley, aged 7, and Finn, 4 — and engage in backyard soccer and football. (Ned co-parents his children with Ariel Fulmer, from whom he publicly announced his separation in September following an extramarital relationship.)

“While I cannot dictate what the future holds, this is a significant narrative I’ve desired to share for some time, and now seemed like the opportune moment,” he remarked.

Through his upcoming video, Ned aims to foster greater understanding by embarking on a walking challenge designed to benefit the National MS Society. For each 10-mile segment he completes, Ned will contribute $1,000 to the charity, simultaneously “inviting fellow creators to surpass his accomplishment with their own continuous walking endeavors.”

Reflecting on his journey, Ned observed that he has “unquestionably” developed “a deeper empathy for others' struggles” and has learned to “cherish every aspect of life.”

“It’s impossible to truly know the silent struggles others may be enduring internally,” he stated. “My deepest sympathies extend to those impacted by this condition or any other less visible illness, given the significant anxiety people, myself included, often bear.”

Fulmer endeavors to “maintain gratitude for everything” in his life, encompassing his loved ones, companions, and his “physical capabilities.”

“The future always holds the possibility of unfortunate events,” he commented. “A bus could strike me just as easily as I could experience a relapse. Therefore, why should I allow this condition to dictate my existence?”