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Old 04-17-2009, 07:20 PM   #13
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The drugstore should have a cuff, for sure. I just bought a manual cuff at walgreens for 15.00. If you don't know how to take a bp manually, then get an automatic cuff. It will cost a little more. It is something everyone should have just to check their own bp every now and then, or frequently, if there is a problem.

Many people have white coat syndrome, where the bp is higher in the office, even in the absence of stress or anxiety - we have no clue why it happens to some people. Others are stressed and anxious about being in the dr. office.

Anyway, if you think you might be having a bp problem, then you should be checking it at home. High blood pressure can cause so many problems, and it is so easily treated!!!
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