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Old 06.20.2007
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Best way to get blood pressure checked?
What would be the best option to get a blood pressure test for someone without a family doctor and who has not had a checkup in some years? My first thoughts are a local clinic or doctor so that I can get medication if it's too high.

I am considering going to a company's school where the physical is done on the first day of school, and want to make sure that I can pass the blood pressure section so that I don't get turned away.
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go to any store with a drugstore in it they have a machine for self use.
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go to any store with a drugstore in it they have a machine for self use.
I've heard those weren't accurate, but I wouldn't know.
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I've heard those weren't accurate, but I wouldn't know.
Best is get a device at a drugstore for $45 use to get an average. Cause BP can change from sitting to standing to walking to driving in traffic, etc. Just need to be below 140/100 max!!
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I have a portable unit with digital readout that I use for checking my pressure, and it agrees with the unit in the doctor's office. There can be a big variation dependent on time of day, activities, anxieties, etc...

Get a good portable one and keep track if it's something you are worried about, and you can even determine the time of day and activities that bring your pressure down lowest. That can be useful before having an official check done.
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Best is get a device at a drugstore for $45 use to get an average. Cause BP can change from sitting to standing to walking to driving in traffic, etc. Just need to be below 140/100 max!!
Just need to be below 140/90 max!!

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call a local general practitioner or family doctor find one you like and that has time to listen. why worry just do it...
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The machines in drug / grocery stores arent accurate. Good...but not accurate. Id say get one of thsoe machines that you push a button and it does the work for you...make sure to check it a couple of times a day too...not just once. My BP was always good up until I graduated college, lol...UGH.
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truckstops are stating to cary these machines. i have seen them in a few t/a 's and flying j's.
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truckstops are stating to cary these machines. i have seen them in a few t/a 's and flying j's.
Too bad they charge to use them.. at least this piece of equipment ought to be free for the drivers.. heck put it in the buffet line!!!
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