I argued with my Doc today - Page 2

Stewie · 12-13-2006, 05:36 PM

I went in for a quick check of my blood pressure today and once again it was high (142/94) while I was there. Well, this time I took in my BP monitor that I use according to how blood pressure is supposed to be taken. I showed him the results I had taken for the last couple of weeks and he wasn't impressed. I told him, "How is it that BP is supposed to be taken in the morning and while relaxed for 30 minutes and I get normal readings, yet when I rush around to get here for a check it's always high?" I think there's something wrong here. How many people are taking BP medication because their Doc took a few readings that showed it was high without considering the conditions under which the reading was taken. Anyone else concerned about this sort of thing?

12-13-2006, 05:36 PM	Topic Starter
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1359901	I argued with my Doc today I went in for a quick check of my blood pressure today and once again it was high (142/94) while I was there. Well, this time I took in my BP monitor that I use according to how blood pressure is supposed to be taken. I showed him the results I had taken for the last couple of weeks and he wasn't impressed. I told him, "How is it that BP is supposed to be taken in the morning and while relaxed for 30 minutes and I get normal readings, yet when I rush around to get here for a check it's always high?" I think there's something wrong here. How many people are taking BP medication because their Doc took a few readings that showed it was high without considering the conditions under which the reading was taken. Anyone else concerned about this sort of thing?
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