All of my doctors are pushing me to try mmj. However, they are not pushing me to "get high" or to "smoke." They have had some patients with intractable pain do very well with different mmj products. They each tell me it's a matter of trial and error, as to which mmj product/form will be most helpful to me.

They are talking mostly about the CBD portion of the mj, not the THC portion.

$200.00 is a lot of money to get approved to simply try these options.
Your state, Massachusetts, has often had some high prices for licenses, permits, taxes, etc.

I understand your reticence to pay out $200.00 for a privilege you are not sure you want to access.

I think a key question for you is this:
Do you have other options for your PN pain?

My doctors will not recommend mmj unless they feel they (and I) have totally exhausted all options. In other words, they don't hold any hope for any other available treatment.

Since you are hesitant, it may be helpful for you to identify other options, if you have them.

This is an important discussion. I am glad you are reaching out.
I hope you will get a lot of feedback.

I wish you comfort!
Warmly,
DejaVu