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BP Arm Difference

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grapes1800
grapes1800

So I was told to monitor my BP in the morning and nights. Do you guys monitor your first reading before you start taking your BP pill or before? Concern was the number difference in right and left arm are usually ~ 10ish on top, 8ish on the bottom which I read may be a concern, however once I take my pill and monitor at night, the difference is only 3-5ish. Is this normal? Or should I bring this up to my doctor regarding the number difference between both arms?

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 grapes1800

    Posted

    the lower the difference, the better it is. 

    If the difference is less than 10 then its normal. 

    • grapes1800
      grapes1800 rocky31676

      Posted

      If it is more than 10 at times, should I be suspecting something else?
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