Just got back from longs and used their blood pressure checker. First reading was a little alarming at 133/91. Then about 30 seconds later I ran it again and it came out a nice cool 114/82. Same thing happened at the doctors office a few months back. Nurse gets me when I first come in and it's like 140/?. Then not five minues later the doctor does the same test (different device) and it comes out normal 120 over something. What gives?
2006-09-18 12:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Health ➔ Men's Health
stress effects it a lot.. maybe you were more stressed the time it was higher.. also, if you are walking around right before you take it, it will be higher than if you rest a bit before taking it..
2006-09-18 12:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.
2016-05-17 23:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take it all the time in short periods. I personally take mine twice a week and one of those machine at the retail chains and right it down. I do it the morning before any stress or coffee. Look over time for your true blood pressure, you need history to get an accuarte reading
2006-09-18 13:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by flguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋