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Blood Pressure Monitors

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DanniRae Thu 11-Aug-22 07:47:20

I need to keep an eye on my blood pressure - it is too low. Has anyone bought one to use at home?

FannyCornforth Thu 11-Aug-22 07:48:10

Yes. I’ve got one. What do you want to know? smile

Grannynannywanny Thu 11-Aug-22 07:53:08

DanniRae I got my Omron monitor in Argos 3 years ago. Recommended by the Practice Nurse as being reliable and easy to use. It was £22 then but has more than likely increased since then just like our blood pressure ?

Grannynannywanny Thu 11-Aug-22 07:55:53

PS .. there were 2 models to choose from and the only difference apart from £10 was that the more expensive ones stored the last 10 readings. I opted for the cheaper one and just write down the readings.

DanniRae Thu 11-Aug-22 07:58:46

Hi Fanny - I would like to know if anyone can recommend one for me to buy. Grannynw has done that and I am about to go on the Argos website. BTW thanks Grannynw for your very prompt reply!

Georgesgran Thu 11-Aug-22 08:05:34

There’s another blood monitor thread under ‘Health’ with more advice/suggestions if you want to look before you buy.

Pittcity Thu 11-Aug-22 08:06:22

I rely on mine as I have White Coat syndrome!

FannyCornforth Thu 11-Aug-22 08:10:29

Sorry Danni, I’ve had mine so long that I’ve no idea where it’s from or what it cost.

Jaxjacky Thu 11-Aug-22 08:19:11

Mine is an Omron too DanniRae, I replace it every three years or so as they can lose accuracy, or may need re calibration.

Georgesgran Thu 11-Aug-22 08:22:13

Same here Pittcity and I was asked to take my monitor to the Surgery to make sure it was in sync with theirs.

FannyCornforth Thu 11-Aug-22 08:31:15

I’m getting ads for Omron monitors on this page now

Harris27 Thu 11-Aug-22 08:37:52

White coat syndrome too.

Yammy Thu 11-Aug-22 08:38:12

Pittcity

I rely on mine as I have White Coat syndrome!

Snap and I use a Lloyds pharmacy one. I often am asked to tale BP morning and evening for 8 days and it seems to work I must say the cuff bruises my arm.

DanniRae Thu 11-Aug-22 08:43:20

Thanks everyone for being so helpful. I think I will get the Omron M2 from Argos.