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3 Just how expensive a disease is MS to manage The average cost of disease- modifying therapies for MS is 60000 per year in the United States. Though how much you personally pay depends on your insurance many other costs associated with MS can pile up Prescription medicine to manage symptoms such as fatigue depression bladder dysfunction etc. Visits to specialists for symptom management such as physical occupational or speech therapists psychologists or neuropsychologists urologists etc. Medical devices and assistive technologies mobility aids orthotics computer aids driving aids etc. Secondary costs such as increased gasoline usage for doctor and pharmacy visits increased home cooling costs due to heat sensitivity increased electric costs from charging power mobility aids premiums for long-term care insurance. In addition to incurring additional costs those with MS may experience a decrease or loss of income because of disability or a need for vocational rehabilitation. Budgeting doesnt have to be complicated. See the Resources section for free budgeting tools and sources that offer sound financial management advice.