High Blood Pressure . Treatment In The Rp And Causes Of It

[Thomas]

At my last visit to my GP here, the nurses take your weight and BP before you see the doc. When the nurse took it, my BP was really high and I had some stress earlier in the morning, so I attributed it to that. So I sat down with the doc and he said the cuff they use out front is not good for a big arm, and he took it again with his unit. Barely above normal.

Are you sure the difference didn't depend of the first was taken by a pretty nurse?  :)

[OnMyWay]

 

At my last visit to my GP here, the nurses take your weight and BP before you see the doc. When the nurse took it, my BP was really high and I had some stress earlier in the morning, so I attributed it to that. So I sat down with the doc and he said the cuff they use out front is not good for a big arm, and he took it again with his unit. Barely above normal.

Are you sure the difference didn't depend of the first was taken by a pretty nurse?  :)

 

 

Well, unfortunately, this doctor does not discriminate based on looks (as per the other thread).

 

And anyway, the doc said they did not have a cuff big enough to take my blood pressure down there where high blood pressure is most desirable.   :hystery:

[Call me bubba]

I have noticed the inconsistencies in the measuring equipment.

 

Interesting...... the past readings i had is at the same place.except the 2nd

(its a small clinic near my house, so i will make a note of this)

 

please continue to monitor yourself and at least visit your doctor annually. I made a serious mistake of thinking that I was unbreakable, especially by what I consumed. I ignored my mother's constant nagging of cutting down on salt and sugar

its hard to cut down the sugar with 2 children.

althou I do like to "snack" when they are sleep or out of the house .

 I rarely buy candy/sweets. its just the "iced tea" or zesto drinks.

Salt,,rarely add any to foods only when its a pasta being cooked,

My "stress" is 1. being a single parent w/no househelp 

2. trying hard to deal w/local issues

as well as my 4yo.Who  at times cant understand the word NO or NOT NOW

( now i understand JGF how he feels at times dealing w/forum issues)

  reading on the web or speaking w/ medical doctor is 1 thing .

 the advice from the forum.Its suggestions & insights is helpful is much appreciated

Thanks to all you who replied         :999: