Are blood pressure monitors outside of the GPs office reliable?.
My hubby bought one that wraps around your wrist,he says it gives similar readings to what he has when he visits doctor.
I used the monitor today and my blood pressure was 179/99 but I did have a sore head so was thinking migraine.
I did have a high reading of 170/90 at the doctors in December and was meant to go back in three weeks but my hubby had a heart attack so obviously I was concerned more about him.
I have been taking my blood pressure on this home monitor for over a month,its very rarely below 140/90 ,the average would be 155/90 but I do have a fair few high readings of 170/90 .
Just wondering if it might just be a rubbish monitor.
Written by
Pat666
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I got a full refund on a wrist one. Over a number of comparison ones with a GP is read both high and low! They are not recommended for the over forties as arteries can tend to harden. My cuff one agreed with paramedics recently.
You are better off with an upper arm monitor which can be really reliable.I got mine calibrated at the GPs.If your bp is high then please get it checked out.I'm sure you could see the practice nurse quite easily.Also, try to keep calm...bp varies a lot and it sounds as if your husband's health has caused some stress.Let us know how you get on.
That's totally understandable.I got an Omron one from Boots for £30 but I think you can get them even cheaper.Either way, I got it calibrated at the GPs and, so far, it has served me well. Anyway, try to relax in the meantime.😀
Hi Pat666 as the others have said please go to your GP and get checked out. I know how when your husband is unwell you can put yourself on the back burner. 5 weeks after having my open heart surgery my husband had a large stroke. You have to look after yourself otherwise you will be no use to your partner.
Well I chose Omron as the GP uses that brand.What I meant was just take it to the surgery and they will compare it to the ones they have so you will be able to see if your machine is comparable.Strictly speaking that's not calibration I know but its reassuring.😀
A cautionary note - If you have any sort of irregular heartbeat you may find that these machines are not much use and that you may need an old fashioned pump it up and listen machine
Like many people have already said, we have an upper arm model which we took to our doctors office to verify accuracy. It provided the necessary peace of mind and confidence.
I have finally got through to doctors, have an appointment to have my blood pressure checked on Monday.
I'm hoping its just been the recent stress of Hubby's heart attack and a wonky blood pressure monitor.
Thank you for all the lovely replies.
Will let you know how it goes on Monday.
My Cardiology NP's are happy with the readouts from our one we got from Boots.
The results pretty much seem to match what they get when we pop in for one of those appointments. They trust me to ring in with BP each fortnight or the morning after I've had to have a blood test.
It's made by Braun and comes with 2 different sizes of cuff and can record the details for 2 different people.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.