Went to docs and they got my blood pressure wrong

[ezbtr]

Has been read high before, like 155/98, they took it manually and it reads 137/87, this is second time has happened, their automatic BP machines are not calibrated enough on a regular basis(per the nurse), so if ever a question, have them do it manually

 

[Bubbasboat]

I monitor my own at home.

 

[MTboatguy]

I monitor my own at home.

Me to, I am always up to date on what my BP is, fortunately the doc that I go to, does it manually and is quite good, I don't even let the nurses do it.

 

[Bob_VT]

Over the past years I have had false readings from the "automatic" machines. I prefer the manual old fashion way.

 

[foodfisher]

Read somewhere (alternative newsletter) that 155/95 is ok for seniors.

 

[ezbtr]

Read somewhere (alternative newsletter) that 155/95 is ok for seniors.

Oh you funny guy!!!! I'll have you know I just turned. a young 50 and at 5' 8"and 165 lbs I'm maybe only a few lbs over desired weight!!! LOL : )

 

[NYBo]

I have had mine taken twice during the same office visit. The first time was by the nurse right after I got into the exam room, and the second maybe 20 minutes later by the doc or PA. The second time is always lower (same equipment) because I've been resting in the interim.

 

[foodfisher]

Oh you funny guy!!!! I'll have you know I just turned. a young 50 and at 5' 8"and 165 lbs I'm maybe only a few lbs over desired weight!!! LOL : )

Got your invitation from AARP yet?:lol:

 

[bruceb58]

Do you smoke? Blood pressure can increase quite dramatically during and after you smoke just one cigarette.

 

[avenger79]

I have had mine taken twice during the same office visit. The first time was by the nurse right after I got into the exam room, and the second maybe 20 minutes later by the doc or PA. The second time is always lower (same equipment) because I've been resting in the interim.

ah huh had nothing to do with the nurse leaving the room huh? LOL

 

[southkogs]

I dunno': sometimes traffic on the drive in will jack my BP up a few points ...

 

[ezbtr]

Do you smoke? Blood pressure can increase quite dramatically during and after you smoke just one cigarette.

yup, but hadnt had one in a few hours, had BP retested like 2 mins later an it was lower/fine

 

[ezbtr]

Got your invitation from AARP yet?:lol:

I just sure did, LOL!!!! :lol: