Former Try Guys star Ned Fulmer, 38, breaks down in tears as he reveals ‘secret’ battle with multiple sclerosis

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Ned Fulmer revealed he has been quietly battling multiple sclerosis for more than a decade.

Former Try Guys member, 38, revealed his diagnosis in a heartfelt YouTube video on Sunday. He teamed up with WalkMS to increase understanding of the autoimmune condition, which impacts the brain and spinal cord.

‘This is a cause that’s really important to me because I actually have MS,’ Fulmer told viewers. ‘I’ve been living with it since 2013. It’s relapsing remitting MS. And it’s been something that I have been afraid to talk about and wanted to keep a secret, but I’m trying to be more open about myself and hopefully my story can help other people.’

He described the scary moment his illness began, explaining that he woke up one morning in 2013 and couldn’t walk.

He recounted waking up one day to find he’d lost the ability to move his legs. Later that night, he collapsed in the bathroom and couldn’t get back up off the floor.

At the time, he was rushed to hospital where doctors quickly intervened and did a spinal tap.

Fulmer explained that doctors treated him with strong steroids, administered intravenously to reduce swelling in his brain. He also described undergoing a procedure where blood was drained from his body using a special machine.

He explained that he received plasma exchange, a procedure that removes antibodies from the blood. Doctors believe these antibodies were harming his nervous system.

After starting those two treatments, I began to recover and get my strength back. Then, incredibly, I discovered I could move my legs again – it felt like a miracle.

Despite improvement, Fulmer admitted his MS still impacts his daily life.

He explained in the video description that living with multiple sclerosis causes daily numbness in his hands and constant worry about potentially losing his ability to walk.

He shared that things like temperature fluctuations, stress, and alcohol can make his condition worse. He explained that his hands and forearms are always numb, but he’s gotten better at managing it over time.

Feeling better and thankful to be cancer-free, Fulmer decided to push himself with a remarkable physical feat: walking for as long as possible to raise money and awareness.

After a tough and exhausting 14-hour effort, he finished an incredible 26.2-mile marathon, all while documenting the entire experience on camera.

He recalled the fear he felt after receiving the diagnosis, remembering lying in the hospital bed and worrying about whether he’d ever walk again. He also admitted to keeping it a secret for a long time, which he now realizes wasn’t a good idea.

Around mile 22, Fulmer started to show his emotion, and finally broke down in tears after completing 26 miles.

He encouraged viewers who were struggling, saying, ‘You are stronger than you think and can get through this.’ He also shared that making the video had been a deeply meaningful experience for him.

I was so moved by this man’s commitment! He decided to walk as a personal challenge, and to make it even more meaningful, he pledged to donate $1,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for every 10 miles he completed. He really wanted to use his efforts to encourage anyone else going through a tough time with MS or similar health struggles – it’s a beautiful way to turn a personal goal into something that benefits others.

He was thankful for newer treatments that can change the course of the disease, as doctors have seen these therapies greatly improve both how long people live with MS and how often symptoms return.

His doctor explained in a video that with good treatment, relapses now happen only every five to ten years, which is a huge improvement.

Fulmer shared that his MRI scans haven’t changed, and he believes his treatment is working well to manage his condition. He expressed feeling thankful to be in remission.

This update about his emotional well-being arrives three years after Eugene Lee Yang, Keith Habersberger, and Zach Kornfeld—collectively known as The Try Guys—removed Ned Fulmer from the group due to a personal scandal that ended his career with them.

In 2022, he admitted to a workplace affair with a producer. 

He later separated from wife Ariel Fulmer, with whom he shares two sons.

During the premiere of his podcast, Rock Bottom, in September 2025, he and Fulmer announced they are living in separate homes but are committed to amicably co-parenting their kids.

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2025-11-24 01:19