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I monitered my bp from my leg & it is higher than arm for about 20-30 mmhg is it normal? i have history of high bp i also have chronic pain in my feet

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: it is normal to have a higher blood pressure in your leg AND YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE BP CUFF ON YOUR LEGS you can damage veins/deep structures and encourage formation of deep vein inflammation/blood blots!!!! Hope this helps DR Z

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 11/1/2016

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