I never call my neurologist, or at least I haven't yet. I suppose I am very fortunate though, because MS is quite prevalent where I live and my GP has many patients with it.

I always schedule an appointment with my GP, for all medical problems. Generally what he does is test me for anything that might rule out some other cause; X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, eye or ear specialists, etc., and generally advises me on whether it is MS-related or not. If it is, and he has no ideas for me, then I go to neurologist. (I do have my neurologist's 24 hr number, but I have never had to use it.)

Admittedly, my GP is very well versed on MS-problems . . . so that is why I rely so heavily on his input first.

Cherie