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Originally Posted by vivaldirules
Relax! There can be a large variation in blood pressure. You probably want to wait until you have a few days of measurements before you decide to stroke out! But seriously, go read about it and cholesterol and such. I wish you the best, SS.
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Having my third one done on Monday. Fingers crossed it will be better than the last two. I don't usually have high BP, but January was very stressful. Hopefully things will improve soon.
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Originally Posted by montsnmags
Yes, and there's a thing called "white coat hypertension" where, because of anxiety, some people experience raised blood pressure at the very place they're getting it measured (the doctor's surgery).
For people who have a need/desire to monitor their blood pressure fairly regularly (eg. The Loved One), or people who experience "white coat hypertension", it's sometimes good to either buy a decent blood pressure monitor, or find a chemist that provides blood pressure checks gratis (as I read some do). We have our own blood pressure monitor and have been trying to measure once-a-month (though we're trying to get to once-a-week). The doctor loves it because I print out The Loved One's data and graph it, and the doctor can see changes over shorter time periods than just the 6-monthly checkups.
We should also mention here the doctor's standard measuring equipment for blood pressure: the sphygmomanometer. Not for any reason, but just because it's a really cool sounding word.
Sphygmomanometer. Sphygmomanometer. Cool, see? Sphygmomanometer.
Cheers,
Marc (try saying that three times fast) |
Man you are so technical with your fancy talk! the printout would be useful if you have BP problems. It sounds like you have your household well under control in that department, and TL1 should remain in great health.
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Originally Posted by pholy
Marc, Marc, Marc.
What's the problem?
OH. It should be "that, that, that." Now I've got it.  |
SNAP!