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2007-01-12 05:39:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
ahhh, you have the dreaded white-coat syndrome! I would have mine taken after driving to the office- in heavy traffic and it would be so high! I would have to remember to calm myself down by thinking of emotionally good things. I'd think of my newborn baby and maybe of the book I am reading at the moment. I'm sure your doctor would put that into consideration. Many know that people get stressed out at the doc's office.
work at a cardiology office now and they make mention of "whitecoat" syndrome a lot. You can always get your pressure taken at a drug store machine or you can buy one yourself if you are very worried. Some of our patients take their own measurements and call them into us. =)
Try to breathe and relax- I know that doesn't always work though!
2007-01-12 05:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by biology_freak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. All of us do. It is very easy to say - 'relax'. But that is exactly what I am going to tell you. Relax. Think of something soothing and wonderful. It will help. In fact I would suggest you can visit this website to know more about BP and how to keep it under control. It certainly helped me. - http://ailments.in/hypertension.html
2007-01-16 06:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's "white-coat" syndrome. I usually have it when I first have my B/P taken, but after a few mins it goes down. I agree. Have it taken again after the tests, and it probably has gone down.
2007-01-12 20:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by gene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask to have your BP taken after the exam is done. Its what I do and it makes a VAST difference!
2007-01-12 13:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋