Yes, you have a point, Shasta. There shouldn't even be pot doctors. All recommendations should come from the person's usual doctor, but this is how it's worked out. However, before a backlash against medical pot builds, I think people will realize that there is no real dividing line between "recreational" and "medical."

I know that sounds really radical, especially to someone with a serious medical problem, but if pot makes someone "feel better," why should it matter whether the person has broken bones or just a bummer of a day at work? As long as the side effects don't outweigh the relief, that's exactly what "medical" is all about -- or should be.
BuzzBob Reviewed by BuzzBob on . Will I have Trouble Qualifying? I'm 56 years old and have arthritic neck and shoulder pain. I went to see my regular doctor today hoping he would write me a prescription for some pain medication. He told me to take between 6-8 tylenol pills a day. You can buy these at any drug store. The only other prescription I have is for cholesterol medication. When I mentioned medical mj, he just laughed it off. My question is: will this be sufficient to see a mmj doctor and get a recommendation or do I really need proof of pain Rating: 5