Is it possible that my arm is an inaccurate place to take my pulse and blood pressure?
606466
It depends on where on your arm you are taking it.  You may just be pressing to hard if you test on your wrist.  Try the inside of your elbow, this is the same artery used to test blood pressure.  Hope this helps.
1020010
Sorry my friend. You have been gravely misguided by this notion. However, the pulse can be an indicator to your temperature. For example, a normal adult pulse rate is aout 60-100 beats per minute. so if your pulse is above 100, it's likely that you have an elevated body temperature. However, do take note that a fever is only one of MANY other causes of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). \n\nUse a thermometer the next time :) Saves you a lot of trouble
765525
no, this is too low of a stimulus or intake if it was to be a cause, you could talk to the doctor for possible causes of the exact heart beat problem, good luck
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.
739010
No. An average heart rate for that age group is about 60-80 beats per minute. In males it tends to be higher than females. I suggest you time yourself again by using two fingers and placing them on your pulse that can be found at the wrist. It should be located towards the side with your thumb. Also, the pulse you describe is irregular and could be a sign of serious heart problems. I'd suggest really try to get an accurate pulse rate. If you don't want to see a doctar, you can always go to the pharmacy section in a store and put your arm in the blood pressure arm thing...i believe that it tells you your pulse rate too...
84483
lying down,sitting,standing,etc don't make that much difference. You aren't looking for someones blood pressure after they have been running around, you want resting pressure. If the person has been lying around awhile and then jumps up and runs awhile then the difference between sitting pressure and what you started with before they ran,will notably be different. I have veins that are hard to get a pressure from so I raise my arms and squeeze my hands to get more pressure flowing through my arms which will cause my blood pressure to be read easier.
209630
If you have a pulsating mass in your abdomen, you need to be seen by a physician, soon.\n\nNot quite sure what you mean by "pulse", but your aorta "pulses" normally, it has to, to help move blood througout your body. \n\nPeople who are thin may actually feel their abdominal aorta if they press lightly on their abdomen. \n\nAortic aneurysms are SERIOUS conditions, not to be taken lightly. If you have any question at all, go see your physician.\n\nNOTE: how did the questions for the Neurosurgeon go? By the way what country are you in?
721184
Probably your blood pressure would be high.  However, if you are in doubt, have a doctor check it out.
48517
The pulse is measured at the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot. In these areas, an artery passes close to the skin.\n\nTo measure the pulse at the wrist, place the index and middle finger over the underside of the opposite wrist, below the base of the thumb. Press firmly with flat fingers until you feel the pulse. To measure the pulse on the neck, place the index and middle finger just to the side of the Adam's apple, in the soft, hollow area. Press firmly until the pulse is located.\n\nOnce you find the pulse, count the beats for 1 full minute, or for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. This will give the beats per minute.
1177953
Hmm.. have you had a check up at the doctor since you started training? You may want to have your blood pressure checked and talk to the doctor about your problems. I'm not a doctor, but they sound heart or blood related.
546443
(m)\n\n blood pressure can be measured either by using a machine called a sphygmomanometer (spig-mom-an-om-eter) or by using an automatic machine.\n\n\nA sphygmomanometer is the older kind of equipment that measures blood pressure using a column of mercury. The person taking your blood pressure will put a cuff around the top of your arm, pump up this cuff and then listen for sounds through a stethoscope placed on your arm. The sounds heard through the stethoscope will start and then finish at certain points on the mercury column, and this will give the reading for your blood pressure.\n\n There are also automatic digital machines that can measure blood pressure. They also use a cuff around your arm and will give a readout of your blood pressure.\n\n\n\n\nWhat do the numbers mean?\n\nWhen you have your blood pressure measured, it is written down as two numbers, one over the other like a fraction. \n\nFor example:\n\n140/90mmHg\n\nIt is said as "140 over 90," for example. The top number, which is called the systolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart is forcing blood through them. The bottom number, called the diastolic pressure, shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart relaxes. The top number can be anywhere from 90 to 240 and the bottom number can be anywhere from 60 to 140. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury, which is written down as: mmHg\n\nEveryone has a different blood pressure and it can change in the same person during the day and night. Your blood pressure varies by large amounts, depending on what you are doing. The lowest blood pressures occur when you are asleep or if you relax all your muscles. Standing up, exercising or anxiety all cause an increase in blood pressure. In a single day your blood pressure may vary by 30 to 40 mmHg systolic with similar proportionate changes in diastolic pressure. This is why when you have your blood pressure level assessed it is so important to have it measured under the same conditions every time.
542281
This sounds like Unstable Angina.  A normal heart rate can range between 50 and 80 beats per minute. The best way to take your pulse is to take your pointer finger and place it on the side of your neck. Relax and gently poke around until you feel the pukse. Count the number of beats for 30 seconds and multiply by two. This is your heart rate.  If you have pain in the chest or radiating down your arm, or if you feel as if someone is squeezing your chest and you can't breathe, you may be having a heart attack. Call 911 or have someone bring you to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
1064802
This sounds like poor circulation on the left side of your body.  It could even be vindictive of something more serious, just as a brain injury, tumor, or nervious disorder such as muscular distrophy or parkinson's disease.  Don't just sit around and wait for it to go away, because you could have a claught which can be life threatening.  Goto your doctor, and like as soon as you can.  This could be life threatening, or not, don't panic just seek some professional advice.
211142
High blood pressure will cause a stroke or heart attack alsopains in the chest and left arm then you call 911. heaviness in the legs while walking is a sign of heart problems have your colestrol checked if that gets to high that is bad for your heart I know I have had them all. Don't take any chances. it's not worth it. God Bless you.
1050253
please go to a doctor NOW ! there can be many causes a doctor will check blood pressure and heart. blood tests will show if you have to much or to little of anything. a doctor should be able to stabilize you. they may even do a brain scan to see if it is a electrical short or other going on.
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.
755769
Try monitoring yout BP more closely to evaluate you present condition\n\nhttp://www.highbloodpressuremedicationsite.com/