Re: Blood pressure readings
Originally Posted by
Heather1234
Ok. I get anxious over bp machines at the doctors. I have an apt Friday & take my BP at home for two weeks previous. Im already feeling myself anxious over the upcoming apt & im seeing it my numbers. Which adds to it. For instance this mornings readings
1.136/86
2. 123/87
3. 119/82
4. 117/82
You don't have high blood pressure.
I have 'white coat syndrome' so my readings are always much higher in the surgery than at home but my first one at home is always higher too. You have anxiety so that will up your BP a little. Try and do some deep breathing before you take your reading. Don't drink coffee etc and make sure you are positioning your arm correctly.
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