susanb1
12-30-2005, 09:34 PM
I was wondering what the difference is between the low dollar monitors and the high dollar ones. Do any of you have any recommendations for one and where to buy them?
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lateeth
12-31-2005, 02:53 AM
I have one from Costco by a company called Omron (i think that is the name)which seems to work very well. IT is about half the price of the same thing elsewhere. IT has a memory and the battery has lasted a long time. I have brought it to the doctors office and they have checked it against theirs and teh reading was similar.
Uff-Da!
12-31-2005, 01:24 PM
I'm very happy with my Omron model HEM-711, which I bought at Wal-Mart for less than $50. I also have a Reli-On, a Wal-Mart brand which is made by Omron, but had some problems with it. It works fine when my BP is good, but would often give an error message when my blood pressure was up a bit, like a systolic in the 150s. Others on this board have also mentioned having that same problem. So I would NOT recommend that, even though I understand it was mentioned favorably in Consumers Reports.
For greater accuracy, I'd recommend a monitor with an arm cuff, not one which measures at the wrist or finger.
For greater accuracy, I'd recommend a monitor with an arm cuff, not one which measures at the wrist or finger.
mrbojangle
12-31-2005, 01:41 PM
I'm also using the Omron model HEM-711 and am very pleased with it's easy operation and memory to keep checking from day to day. Also bought it at Wall-mart, best price I could find. I always take it along to the doctor and the comparison is very close, also so easy to pack when traveling.
wiredqs
12-31-2005, 02:38 PM
I just got the Omron HEM712, needed large cuff for hubby, very easy to use.
lane413
12-31-2005, 04:03 PM
My mom also uses the omron 711 and it is very reiliable. She also takes it with her to the doctor visits. Like everyone else she purchased it at Wal Mart, but it was over $50.
mama8
12-31-2005, 07:55 PM
I have always used the old fashioned pump type where you read it yourself. I have been doing it for years, so I guess it might be hard to get started, but they are simple and inexpensive. You can get them for under $20, usually.
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lateeth
01-03-2006, 07:57 AM
My costco model cost only $30....if you know anyone who is a member and can get one for you there, i think that is the best bet.
For the problem of not registering higher blood pressures, i had this problem at first but found out that the instructions say it needs to be inflated at least 20mm above whatever your pressure is. Normally it inflates to about 150 or so. If you suspect your pressure is going to be more than 130, just hold the start button down until it inflates beyond 200 and then let go. It works perfectly every time that way. I get no more error messages.
For the problem of not registering higher blood pressures, i had this problem at first but found out that the instructions say it needs to be inflated at least 20mm above whatever your pressure is. Normally it inflates to about 150 or so. If you suspect your pressure is going to be more than 130, just hold the start button down until it inflates beyond 200 and then let go. It works perfectly every time that way. I get no more error messages.
Lenin
01-03-2006, 08:46 AM
I paid either $19.95 or $29.95 for a Lumiscope Digitronic 1085M at CVS which has given me YEARS of good service with VERY heavy use. I recommend Lumiscope to anybody who sees one on sale.
SALES are frequent with BP testers so, if you keep your eyes open you can save a BUNCH sometimes half off with a rebate of some kind.
SALES are frequent with BP testers so, if you keep your eyes open you can save a BUNCH sometimes half off with a rebate of some kind.