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ProfessorGAC

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8. I Have To Watch My BP, Too

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 05:44 PM

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Anytime I get it done by one of the old school liquid column devices, I get a lower set of numbers.
I wonder if the machines are designed to error on the high side so they don't disguise an actual problem.
Good for you on the low numbers.

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Good News! Blood pressure taken today showed a nice, low reading! Doc was pleased! [View all] CTyankee Friday OP

Good; for having a good doctor and a good blood pressure reading. LoisB Friday #1

Congratulations 👏 MustLoveBeagles Friday #2

Yippee 😁 TommieMommy Friday #3

I have high blood pressure too. Rizen Friday #4

great for you. let's hope results are the same over a two week span nt msongs Friday #5

I don't plan on doing anything differently so the result should be the same. CTyankee Sunday #6

Gah! Blood pressure machine! Thanks for reminding me. Iggo Sunday #7

I Have To Watch My BP, Too ProfessorGAC Sunday #8