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How accurate are blood pressure machines?

I'm going to MEPS next week and a bit worried about my blood pressure.

I just did a few tests from the BP machine at Safeway and tested (systolic) anywhere from 139-154 (My diastolic was under 80 every time.)

-Should I be worried? How accurate are these?

-What can I do in the next 5 days to lower my blood pressure? I've never drank or smoked and I exercise regularly and eat fast food very infrequently.

Thanks!

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    Looks like you freak a little bit over taking your blood pressure. No worries...lots of people do. Best thing you can do in a week is to not worry about it...at all.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You should read "The Blood Pressure Solution" (also available in electronic format, watch the video presentation here: http://www.mybloodpressurefix.link/ ) It's a very comprehensive step-by-step book that walks you through the natural remedies of high blood pressure. It provides you with a lot of information on what foods to eat, how you can acquire and prepare these foods, how you can change your lifestyle for the better, how to eliminate the toxins from your body, how to reduce stress, how you can check your blood pressure level the correct way etc.

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  • 5 years ago

    Not accurate like the ones at the doctor or the old fashined way. Yes those machines do need to be calibrated and they often break down from kids using them so much. Also take into consideration that hard seat you sit on, outside noise that doesn't allow you to relax, etc. I wouldn't hold much stock in the store ones. Either go to the doctor to get a true number or stick with your home machine. If you feel you may be having problems any problems with your blood pressure don't fool around with it. That can be really dangerous. Hope this helps

  • 8 years ago

    The best way to lower it, is to simply not think about it. You sound as if you are worrying about it too much, so by relaxing and maintaining a healthy diet/lifestyle you should be absolutely fine and your readings will be satisfactory!

    Source(s): I work in healthcare
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  • 8 years ago

    Their just like any other doctors or could be better. Maybe because your nervous, just relax and its just a medical examination after all.

    Watch what you eat. Just drink water for whole week. No greasy food/fatty.

    Source(s): Went to meps december
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