Posted by Tammy on March 21, 2000 at 11:44:52:

In Reply to: measuring blood pressure at home posted by ZACH on March 18, 2000 at 21:37:52:

Well I have one too. And what you do is when you hear the first thump, this will be your top number. When you hear no more thumping (pulse) this will be your lower number.

It takes practice to get it right, so hang in there. I have been doing mine for about 3 weeks, now and I still have a hard time. But
you will get it.

Any advice I have given should not be used as a diagnosis, that can only be made by your physician.

Tammy