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Not sure if Im a biological oddity but mine is at the lower end of optimal when completely relaxed but reaches into hypertension when normal service is resumed
Im busy but dont tear around like a loony

After a recent routine checkup where I hit the highscore, I have been given a daily chart to scribble.

Following the monitors instructions and that of the practice nurse to be in a docile state when reads are taken,this will therefore give an unrealistic picture.
What would you do?
 
Hi Martin... mmm! My docs/BP nurses keep telling me I have hypertension... from the readings I collect over a week period and when they've checked me at the check up. I got myself a BP monitor... did daily checks morning (on getting up), mid day and evening...

*speaking personally* - I don't worry about it NOW after I got myself a Samsung Fitbit 3 just under a week ago and watching the readings on that I'm not concerned. Today's range is from 56 to 118... other days have been up to 122 top - doing various things during the day. Presently shows 84bpm...

I stumbled across a video on YouTube about BP in "older generations". You can make your own mind up from it. It makes sense to me - it's something I'll discuss with my doctor etc., next time

 
White coat syndrome can be a factor. My BP shoots up when my doctor measures it, but a 24 hour monitoring device showed no issues. Mine (post serious weight loss) borders on low - to the point where I have fainted a few times in public places, which is less than ideal.
 
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