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I have a phobia of having my blood pressure taken at a doctor's office & my numbers are always negatively effected. is there an alternative way to do this & how do i express this to my doctor?
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Home or pharmacy: Many pharmacies have a blood pressure machine or you can buy an inexpensive one for home. What you describe at the doctor's office is called "white coat hypertension." it's not uncommon and you shouldn't worry about it. One solution is to have your blood pressure taken at the end of the visit. This has been shown to help normalize numbers.
Answered 9/29/2016
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You're not alone: Many people get worked up with a resulting rise in their BP at their doctor's office. Here's what you do: at any pharmacy, buy a digital (arm, not wrist) BP cuff. Record your resting bps daily (10-15 minutes complete rest beforehand) for 7-10 days before your visit and bring those in for your doctor to see. He/she will thank you!
Answered 6/10/2014
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