yugokid
08-28-2004, 11:43 PM
Hi, i recently had my BP messured at Wal Mart Sit down machine right after work, the first reading was 146/77 second was 132/70 third was 131/67 and last was 111/76 maybe work got my BP way up there?
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Rick7799
08-29-2004, 03:08 AM
Those machines are notoriously inaccurate. Buy a monitor and take it at home.
zuzu8
08-29-2004, 05:52 AM
Yugokid,
I agree with Rick that pharmacy and public BP machines may not be totally reliable, but even if the Wal Mart machine was erring on the "high" side, your #s weren't anything to be alarmed about at all.
My doctor told me that at home when I monitor my own BP, I should throw out the first reading, then average the next two (i.e. take 3 readings in one sitting, 2 minutes apart). Using that protocol, your BP straight after work, in a public place (never the most relaxing place to be!), averaged 131.5/68.5. Very nice considering where you were.
And let's assume you needed more time to truly relax, and we average your last two readings...you get a gorgeous 121/71.5.
As Rick said though, it's always best to invest in a good home monitor.
zuzu xxx
I agree with Rick that pharmacy and public BP machines may not be totally reliable, but even if the Wal Mart machine was erring on the "high" side, your #s weren't anything to be alarmed about at all.
My doctor told me that at home when I monitor my own BP, I should throw out the first reading, then average the next two (i.e. take 3 readings in one sitting, 2 minutes apart). Using that protocol, your BP straight after work, in a public place (never the most relaxing place to be!), averaged 131.5/68.5. Very nice considering where you were.
And let's assume you needed more time to truly relax, and we average your last two readings...you get a gorgeous 121/71.5.
As Rick said though, it's always best to invest in a good home monitor.
zuzu xxx
jtu91952
08-29-2004, 11:07 AM
When i use the machine at wal mart and then go to the dr, it is almost the same. I only use the public machines to get an inkling of what to expect. I now have my own machine and still get the same readings.