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The main differences in my experience?

The GP is much more accessible than the neuro (I see the neuro MAYBE once a year).

The neuro tries to push the big pharmas on me (Copaxone, Tysabri, etc), while my GP is pretty much in agreement with my decision NOT to take these medications.
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The main differences in my experience?

The GP is much more accessible than the neuro (I see the neuro MAYBE once a year).

The neuro tries to push the big pharmas on me (Copaxone, Tysabri, etc), while my GP is pretty much in agreement with my decision NOT to take these medications.
Exactly, and my PCP cares more about meeeee!
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