Personally, I took the time to learn how to move my char without using the infamous "wasd" or "esdf" for anyone who knows how to use a keyboard properly
( Anyone that could explain how "wasd" ever became a standard in gaming? I need to remap my keys in every game I play )

Anyway, I now only use only the mouse to move my character (using a MX Revoultion). Scroll sideways is strafing, thumb buttons is autorun and move backwards. I allways use mouseturn for my main.
As for the follower turning, I find it great to use the MX's thumb scroll to turn them.