My pcp encourages me to see the neuro, since he is much more familiar with MS disease process and treatment...I respect her for it, since many docs don't want other docs meddling in their treatment.
My neuro sees me every 6 months or if a problem comes up. He checks reflexes and has me do a closed-eye stand to see how my balance is doing. That is the main way, along with my gait, that he can tell how I am doing. He also sits for as long as I need to listen to what's going on. I love him.