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spooky3

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6. Yes! It's different at every doctor's office.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 04:06 PM

Jan 5

At one, the cuff was so tight I was afraid I would pass out. I said something to the tech and her reply was that the machine determines how tight it is and it has to be tight to get the correct reading. ???? Then why is it much less tight elsewhere, and why is my reading so far above the usual reading?

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Do you hate those blood pressure machines (instead of the old way when the doc took it)? It hurts like crazy. [View all] CTyankee Jan 5 OP

The machine hurts and also gives a higher reading. yorkster Jan 5 #1

Then why keep using it? CTyankee Jan 5 #2

To get everyone on blood pressure meds? MIButterfly Jan 5 #4

Faster and hands free - nurse prac. can multi-task. yorkster Jan 5 #8

My retired nurse practitioner KT2000 Jan 5 #9

Yes I hate that machine; it really hurts! MIButterfly Jan 5 #3

I was in the hospital about 15 years ago. They kept me hooked up to a blood pressure machine. rsdsharp Jan 5 #5

Yes! It's different at every doctor's office. spooky3 Jan 5 #6

If you're in discomfort it will likely increase your bp. Dale in Laurel MD Jan 5 #7

I think they are more reliable than using a sphygmomanometer Mosby Jan 5 #10

If it hurts you are wrapping it up too tight.. back it off a bit. You should be able to stick a finger between mitch96 Jan 5 #11

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