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My BP is Yo-Yo-ing all over the place. I have arm cuff and finger monitors both are digital. I take it one after the other and it changes drastically on both. From up to 160 over up to 110 but lowers off and on to 113/64 or 132/75 up to about 84. I'm concerned about this as it differs from the way I hold my hand or arm while monitoring. In an upward position, it's lowest and holding in downward is when it's highest. How should I do this and is there a correct way and why does it make a difference, I'm so confused over this. However BP is usually always in normal ranges...no matter how I position my hand or arm depending on the monitor used. Any responses greatly appreciated. No money for doc visits and no insurance.

2007-03-16 05:44:16 · 2 answers · asked by nanas_lil_guy 3 in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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You cannot keep taking it over and over again as this will cause drastic differences in the reading. When using the arm cuff be sure to relax your arm slightly and keep your arm still while you take it. As for the finger one that might be less accuarate. As for getting it checked at the docs office usually the docs nurse will do it for free if you just call ahead of time. Why not call and ask to have a nurse check it with the doc equipment and then have her check it with your equipment to be sure you stuff is accuarate.

2007-03-16 05:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Are you big/ if so get a large cuff. Finger monitors not the best,, Go back to the place who sold you the units,

2007-03-16 12:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0 0

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