[mage source="flickr"]Hem 780 Blood Pressure Monitor[/mage] Is my blood pressure ok?
I have high blood pressure and take 2 medications. I was told that it is better to buy a Home blood pressure monitor than checking it at the store which I did. I purchased the Omron HEM 780 supposedly the best about $73. Now this morning my BP at home was 129/86. I went to the store wait 2mn and the store BP monitor gaves me 153/103. I wait 3 mn and it gives me 144/94 , I walk come back and it gives me 135/98 , I rest for 3 mn and it gives me 126/96. What should I trust? My Home BP monitor? I just got home and my BP monitor gives me a 135/95. I am VERY worries and this is starting to get on my nerves as I am having too many discrepancies between store and home monitors. At the doctor office 3 weeks ago it was 130/86. Thanks for your time :
PS: I am even scared to walk now. I am male 47 6.2 156 pounds vegan
Sorry I mean I just got home it gave me a normal 135/85 not 135/95
Never trust the ones in the store. Also, you shouldn't use electronic ones. Manual blood pressure cuffs where you actually have to use a stethoscope are much more accurate. Blood pressure can fluctuate from time to time and be higher sometimes than others. Don't worry too much and if it's concerning you that much, see your doctor.
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