from my experience, every time i see my neuro, which is every 6 mos, i get a neuro exam head to toe.

this time he passed on an mri because i've been so stable.

sx's should be taken seriously. if not by your neuro certainly your pcp.
i don't like his attitude. to just be willing to chalk it off to "aches and pains". if it was HIS aches and pain that interferred with his sleep i bet he'd do more than take aleve.

i say get another opinion. keep searching til you find a neuro that will listen and validate. mine does both but also doesn't always offer any new insights or help. and i feel maybe there is none. like for my muscle pain.

but i just don't like your "dr's" attitude towards you as his patient.