I have high blood pressure.I have a blood pressure monitor but it wont take a reading from my left arm.Why?
610619
I don't know about your monitor, but I know that I cannot donate blood from my right arm, because the veins are too deep under the skin, The veins in my left arm are closer to the surface and they are more easily accessible. Maybe that's the case with your monitor. Maybe your veins are closer to the surface on your right arm, and that's why it can read them there.
841024
No there is no way of checking bp without a cuff.  If you where walking around or doing anything even stress can raise bp.It all depends what you where doing.  I wouldn't worry about it unless it stays at 143/94 then I would talk to your doc.  And feeling bad  also raises bp.  Good Luck
589769
No it isn't strictly normal but equally is something that does occaionally occur.  You should go back and consult your doctor and ask for their advise as to the best route forwards.  Possible repeat xrays or more physio or even acupuncture.  Whatever you decide make sure you don't just sit it out, if I had done that i would have lost the use of my left arm!!!
315059
I'm assuming you had a resting EKG which looked okay?\n\nYour sinus node is most likely "sick" as they say in medical speak (sick sinus syndrome).  If you're asymptomatic, then they will probably do nothing about it.  If you become symptomatic or your blood pressure starts to drop---they may recommend a pacemaker.   Good Luck.
717246
Check you blood pressure right away.
658082
How did you find out about your blood pressure? If you didn't have it done at a doctors office, it could be a false reading. If you are really worried, I would go to a doc.
528813
I would have your Dr. check the pulse in your leg to find out if, in fact, your blood pressure in your leg is functioning well. If you have been off your feet for quite a bit, inadequate exercise or as simple as changing your shoes to summer shoes with a different height. You didn't mention if you were diabetic or if you had any other conditions such as high cholesterol or blood pressure. In any event, start out with your Dr. checking your leg pulse and there are more sophisticated tests from there.   Best of Luck!
877307
If you are a young girl that is perfectly normal and please don't measure your blood pressure at home. Forget about it and enjoy your life unless of course you are feeling unwell in any ways\n\nDon't worry about it! Perfectly normal
798158
it isn't abnormal to have your pressure raised with labor.  but basically to determine if you have high blood pressure  3 seperate readings is needed.  but basically yess your body will return  it back.  working out is also a good way to control you bp too.
139455
Get checked out - you need your blood pressure to be checked as well as a thourough neurological history and exam by your doctor.  Any major system in your body can be to blame.  A proper evaluation by a physician will help defne the cause - he or she will get the aprporiate information from you thrugh targeted questons, a good exam and tests as needed.  Best of luck.  Post how you do - G
1077111
dehydration causes this sometimes, high blood pressure triggers fast pulse too, get your blood pressure checked and drink some electrolytes!
264966
I am not a physician but when I had this problem I went to one.  Turns out that my blood-pressure and blood sugar were all out of whack.  PLEASE see a physician immediately.  Have a freind drive you or take the bus but do it soon and please don't drive a car until you have this solved.  Today if possible.
682360
You need to see your physician. Sounds like a blood pressure issue and it is definitely not typical reaction to changing positions. Good luck!
169652
Anxiety is one of the underlying reasons for high blood pressure.No it can't permanently rise your blood pressure, but by a slow process unconsiously.  \n\nTest Yourself :\n--------------\nHigh blood pressure is therefore never diagnosed on just one or even a few readings. To confer a diagnosis of high blood pressure, persistently elevated readings has to be recorded at different times of the day, on \ndifferent days and in different circumstances. The blood pressure tends to be lower in the evening for example, than it is in the morning and after exercise.High blood pressure increases your risk of damage to the blood vessels, heart and kidneys. You might like to investigate the possibilty of buying a do-it-yourself electronic blood pressure machine, which you can obtain from high street chemists,\nand which are accurate and eminently portable. If you confirm persistently high blood pressure readings, you should be treated.\n\nInitial tests from your doctor should include analysis of your urine and a blood test for kidney function, glucose level, blood fats and electrolytes (minerals in the blood). An electrocardiogram would also be useful as an additional assessment of any organ damage. \n\nWhat if all the test are NORMAL :\n---------------------------------\nIf all tests are normal, and there is no underlying cause of your blood pressure, a beta-blocker type of medication would be ideal for you in view of your anxiety. A beta-blocker such as propranolol is effective in reducing blood pressure and at the same time would reduce any physical manifestations of anxiety such as sweaty palms, nausea, fast pulse and palpitations without causing sedation and \ntiredness like other forms of treatment for anxiety.\nOther types of anti-hypertensive treatments include diuretics, ACE inhibitors such as captopril and others which you should discuss in some detail with your own doctor before making any choice about any on-going therapy.\nFinally, don't let your high blood pressure become another cause of anxiety for you. It is eminently treatable and after a conversation with your own doctor you may find that some lifestyle changes alone might do the trick without recourse to therapy at all.\n\n\nNew Guidelines for Blood Pressure are:\n--------------------------------------\n\nSystolic Diastolic\n< 120 < 80 optimal\n120-129 80-84 normal\n130-139 84-89 high normal , note systolic 120-139 and diastolic 80-89 are also considered prehypertensive , a reading of 115/75 are now considered optimal or the new normal.\n\nMild hypertension = 140-159 systolic 90-99 diastolic\nModerate hypertension= 160-179 systolic 100-109 diastolic\nSevere hypertension= 180 and above systolic 110 and above diastolic.\n\nIf you are concerned with your readings consult with your doctor. As I understand it for mild hypertension weight loss, diet and exercise are usually the first measures taken, if that doesn't work then usually drug treatment is started. I am not a doctor but I understand treatment is usually recommended now if your B/P is consistently above 135/85.
593906
Chances are, your blood pressure is a combination of excess weight, lack of physical exercise, high salt intake, and genetics.  When you go to the doctor tomorrow, he/she will take your blood pressue (most likely twice).  Two readings that are high will classify you as having hypertension (the word doctors use for high blood pressure).  That's all they use to diagnose you.  You are young to have high blood pressure, but it is becoming more common in younger people due to lifestyle.\n\nBlood pressure should be less than 120 for the top number (systolic number) and less than 80 for the bottom number (diastolic number).  Chances are, your doctor will recommend some lifestyle changes and will give you the opportunity to lower your blood pressure with better diet and exercise.  When you come back for a visit, if there is no improvement (if your numbers did not drop) you will be given a antihypertensive medication.  Then you will go from there.  The doctor will bring you back for a checkup until your blood pressure gets lowered.\n\nIf your pressure is not improved, there could be other causes for the high blood pressure such as pheochromocytoma (a rare, but usually benign, tumor), renal artery stenosis, or some other rare causes.  But this is most likely not the case.  Your doctor will be better able to evaluate this.\n\nLowering your weight by about 10-15 pounds can do wonders for your blood pressure.\n\nIt's nothing to stress about as long as you get it under control.  If it remains high (at your current level, or goes up), in the long run you can get damage to organs such as your kidneys, eyes, and enlargement of your heart.\n\nRight now, relax, go to the doctor, and focus on improving your eating habits and getting more exercise.  Your doctor will be more specific.
600806
"Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels\n...\nThe systolic pressure is...the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure"\n\nIn other words:\nBlood pressure (measured using a cuff around the arm filled with air & mercury) is how much pressure is being put on your arteries.  If you've ever had your blood pressure taken, the systolic pressure is the point when the cuff stops cutting the circulation off and you are able to feel you pulse in your arm.  The diastolic pressure is the point when the cuff no longer puts pressure on the artery (because the arteries pressure is now higher than that of the cuff).  This is the point where you would no longer be able to feel your pulse in your arm and it would just feel normal again.\n\nTypically the normal blood pressure is 120/80, but this can vary greatly by age and state of health.\n\nHope this was helpful.
682668
Take note of what you do during the day.  Maybe you're on the computer too long, or you write excessively (if you're left-handed).  Something that puts stress on your left arm for extended periods of time can affect how it feels the next day.  Even sleeping on it can cause such pain.