Apart from what the Dr. mentioned. From my experience you should always disregard the very 1st reading when the machine is powered on the first time. Then do multiple readings at about 1 Min intervals and average them out, don't panic or discourage when the reading is worse than you expected. Since you have the machine, why not experiment with it, take readings at diff times, before and after diff activities performed soon you'll have an idea of how your body reacts to certain situations. Track your progress if you're trying to improve your BP it's a long term goal. Take charge of your body, all the useful info provided by the health experts are recommendations and suggestions only, you should be the ones in control of what works and doesn't work for you.

@cindy7764

Жыл бұрын

My cardiologist is not a fan of taking multiple readings in one sitting

@tonnny7908

11 ай бұрын

@@cindy7764 why?

@cindy7764

11 ай бұрын

@@tonnny7908 I am not sure I can't remember .. last I saw him was Nov and since the documentation of readings showed that the medication I was taking seemed to be doing the trick he released me into my family doctors hands... gave me a prescript for 8 fills ( 90 days each ) ... and sent me on my way ... with the information that if anything were to change I could go back to him

Very helpful video. Thank you 🙏🏼

Helpful video. Thank you Dr. Story. 👍

Thanks, Doc. Very useful information.

Thank you, Doctor. Very helpful information.

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

LOVE THE TUTORIAL! Great job on this video!!!!

@AdamJStoryDC

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Outstanding video! Thanks doctor.

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank You Dr.!

Thank you Dr. I was intending to buy a BP machine sometime. Going to buy one today.

Thank you doctor

Thank you, Dr. story. I like to videos and your easy manner. You make me feel less scared.

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

Thanks doc! You do it in a very smart way, informative, to the point and scientific.

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Very clear and useful thanks

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Thanks Dr

Thank you so much Dr.

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

Thank you. After watching you do it, I finally got it to work.

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Nice Doc it’s a first time I know that the dot is the marker. And the two fingers you mention is the gap. Thanks Doc very informative video.

AS USUAL EXCELLENT INFORMATION. THANK YOU

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very nice and very good explanation

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Thank you for showing the right way to take your pressure

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Samsung 5 Pro Watch is a game changer It can be calibrated with a BP machine Each month BP calibration renewed BP can be track on demand Readings are very accurate It's great to breath relax as gain insight BP before, during after activity It also measures stress: Heart Beat Variations Thanks to this channel A wealth of BP improvement tips Very encouraging info

Very useful video

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

None of the instructions from the manufacturer explained where the vein line goes. Thank you once again!

Thanks for sharing

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks really helpful😀

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank s great info !! God bless

@AdamJStoryDC

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I started doing the deep breathing before taking my b/p, which brought my systolic down quite a bit. But my diastolic is still not coming down much. Thank you for all your advice.

Hi doc when should b the best time to check your blood pressure?

Thanks

@AdamJStoryDC

10 ай бұрын

Welcome

Very use full all videos sir... Carry on

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Keep watching

Thank you for the video, how many times should I take my blood pressure? I take my blood pressure at night in my bed its ok ?

Simple, take your home blood pressure monitor with you to your doctor's appointment have them check your blood pressure and then put your monitor on immediately afterwards and compare the results. Best way to calibrate and make sure your home monitor works.

@fallback8314

3 жыл бұрын

uhhhh how do you make sure your home monitor works?? and how exactly do you calibrate a DIGITAL blood pressure monitor??

@fiery.mercaba

3 жыл бұрын

Really? So how do does one make sure the doctor's blood pressure monitor is working, Dr, or are we supposed to just assume it most definitely is? That's one thing. The next thing is, if, say, "white coat syndrome" is at play in this matter, what you suggest is really going to end up being, as the expression goes, "six of one, & half a dozen of the other."

From reading and googling how to take an accurate blood pressure, supporting the arm (cuff )at heart level is important because when the arm is hanging, gravity can change the reading. Also, emptying the bladder is important to. That will throw off a BP reading so don't do a reading if your bladder is full.

When I take the reading after a cup or two of coffee the numbers spike really high like sometimes 30 pts on the systolic and 20 pts. on the diastolic. It does come down eventually. Does this mean I have a caffeine sensitivity and is it dangerous? my PA said it is not good to have high numbers like 150/90 even after caffeine?

Thanks Dr. Adam! Great video as usual.. I use “Omron 3 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor with Cuff” for measuring and it works well. Have you used it Dr. Adam? Thanks

@sosweet4447

2 жыл бұрын

Accurate readings compared with mercury?

I was a nurse aid/orderly for 5yr. 38 years ago. Before digital. Stethoscope and stafgominometer, cuff. So what I bought yesterday? The cuff is a puzzle to me.

Should the cuff hurt when it’s a squeezing?? How tight should it be before you take your pressure ?

Also, be sure to have a proper fitting blood pressure cuff. If one has very large biceps because of excess muscle or fat the normal blood pressure cuff will give a false reading, and the same applies if one's biceps are very slim either because of the skeletal frame or because there isn't much muscle and/or fat. I have learned this through my nursing skills.

@tonnny7908

11 ай бұрын

which arm should I do? left or right?

Dr. can you take BP reading laying down, after deep breathing a few times? I don't have regular chairs in my house. The chairs I have are pub-sryle (feet don't touch floor). My dr. took a readiwhile lying on cot in office, and it was excellent read! Thank you!

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

yes

My new machine's manual says the tube needs to be aligned with the artery. Not what you showed us.

The wrist band bp apparatus should be null and void. They're terrible!. Thanks Dr Story.

Great video. Very helpful. I'm guilty of taking my blood pressure too many times during the day. How difficult is it to learn how to use the professional blood pressure cuffs used in medical offices? Do you need a stethoscope?

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

yes

Thank u Doc.At what level bp machine should be placed for accuracy ?

@AdamJStoryDC

4 жыл бұрын

There's a link in the description below for a blood pressure machine.

What kind of magnesium is the best

Thanks for the info. I observe that the second reading is always lower than the first when I take a set of 3 readings. I take the average of the three. Any idea about this.?.

Hi Adam, found the whole series on BP very interesting and, as I said else where, I bought both machines. May I ask WHY you don't like the wrist mounted machine ... Thanks :-)

@AdamJStoryDC

5 жыл бұрын

I find a stethoscope and normal bladder the most accurate. the automatic one on the arm is pretty accurate and the wrist one will ball park it for you. Here's a comparison: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmyq1c-Jkpqse6g.html

@kitcarr4668

5 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC Thanks ... looked again and see we had a conversation previously! So, does chiropractic have anything for my apparently failing memory .... ;-) Thanks again !

I am on Bioprexum and Cardugen and my BP is still rediculously high I have had higher than normal BP for years now The first time I started I was on Migroben but I gained a lot of fluids and had such terrible cramps I am so fed up of this

Any tips on bring my pulse down would be appreciated! Thank you!

@AdamJStoryDC

Ай бұрын

Sure thing! I have many videos on that. Just look them up.

what are the consequences of the cuff being too tight or loose?

Dr. Adam J. Story, DC, thanks for the instructional video on how to take one's own blood pressure reading. That said, why are you standing & having your suspended like that when I've heard most knowledgeable persons on the matter insisting on the importance of being seated?

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in a chair.

@fiery.mercaba

3 жыл бұрын

OK, @@AdamJStoryDC. 👍🏼

Sir my age is 40. I have 130/90 BP. nearly from one month I stopped eating salt but of no use. please suggest me to lower my blood pressure

Hi , Dr. Story, would you tell me please, what makes one say he has or has not blood pressure? I suffer from irregular blood pressure levels. In one day, my blood pressure went up to 163 then 151 then 142 then went up again. I do not take any treatment for that. I usually take lime juice to lower it.What can I do as I gradually got obsessed with this problem as to measure my blood pressure many times a day, perhaps 10 times.

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

It's what's measured in the doctors' office.

I always measure my BP at home and for the most part it stays in check. I do it right before my doctor's appt. But the reading at the Dr. is always higher. I notice they always rush me into it. sit in a awkward chair position. Dangle my arm. Talking to me asking me questions while I'm taking the reading. Pretty much everything opposite of you mentioned. How am I suppose to relax? It's almost like they want to botch it so I get a high reading. 🙄

@TRoth858

Ай бұрын

Yep! Perfect way to help the pharmaceutical companies out by pumping meds in us.

a coule weeks ago my brother in laws mom took my blood pressure at a lake house, but unusual conditions there. i don't think sh edid it right. because the way i was sitting and wehre i rested my arm, it seems my arm was actaully raised a little bit, rather than by my side. would that give a higher reading? also, i heard tart cherry juice 1/4 a cup per day has helped my friends dad. is that something that works? and if you don't sit still for 5-15 minutes, will that often give yo ua higher reading? i notice when i walk to the drug store and wait like 3-4 minutes than do it. it has a reading, but if i sit there 3-4 more minutes and try it again it tends to be like 10-15 points lower.

What time should you take your blood pressure medicine. I take Amlodipine at bed time when should I take the losartan pill. I heard you say take your blood pressure pill while you are sleeping.

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

Here's the video on timing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3iCxbKMiqeyc9o.html

My previous doctor had a manual blood pressure monitor, but after he retired and I got a new doctor with this automatic painful monitor, my bloodpressure got sky high. I had to double my medication. Unfortunately he doesn’t know how to use a manual one 😢 The machine is so painful it sometimes leave bruises. I’ve got lipedema.

Thanks Doc for explaining the correct way of measuring BP - I never knew of the mark on the band and that it should be aligned to your artery. On a different note, I have seen that when you go to a doctors clinic - they dont let that the patient settle down for 5-15 min before BP can be taken. Most likely, they take a reading and manually compensate by reducing 5-10 points. For example, i tested 130/90 and then they took the reading as 120/80 - because the reading was taken as soon as i sat in the doctors clinic. How accurate would that be? Does the reading change when BP is measured with patient lying down?

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

I've never "compensated" by changing the numbers. Lying down: Here's a video on positions: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnejysR9gKjYo8Y.html

@CLifemusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC hey doc, I got one more question. I started riding my bike. I hadn't rode a bike in years. I noticed my lower back has been sore .could riding bike cause soreness to your lower back?is there proper bike riding posture?

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

@@CLifemusic There is a proper bike riding posture. That's what my other channel is about. Look up Cycling in Southern California and subscribe

@CLifemusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC k thanks!

@AnthonyManzio

10 ай бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC I'm taking recently for my first time this medication called TEVA- ALPRAZOLAM 0.25mg, will this lower my blood pressure or not?

Where do you place your arm when using a wrist monitor for blood pressure?

@AdamJStoryDC

11 ай бұрын

This is how you use it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIthm8SonJCnhs4.html

Diagnosed heart murmur 1991 TIA 1997 Part of lung removed 2013 Aortic valve replacement 2018 Been on BP meds since 1991 At 84 yrs what do you suggest?

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

Smile. You survived it all!

@sandbabe2245

2 жыл бұрын

Your doing quite well !

Hi interested , but What’s the Length of Cuff ? I have a larger upper arm .

@AdamJStoryDC

11 ай бұрын

5.5 inches

Dr Story , how can I be sure my monitor is giving an accurate reading? Thank you!

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! use an omron.

@garypace2220

Жыл бұрын

thats a really good question

I don't know if check the comments on older videos but I'll take a chance lol. You say to check your BP at the same time every day. I like to take it when I first wake up. The problem is I wake up at different times every day ranging from 6 AM to 10 AM (depends on how well I slept or if I'm in pain). How well idoes it work with a range of four hours? Or, should I take it at 6 AM every day? I have an alarm set for then to take some of my pain meds. Some days, I go back to sleep anywhere from one to four hours when the next alarm goes off. One more question: should I check my BP before or after I take my BP medication (Amlodipine)?

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t have to be the EXACT minute everyday. I would suggest Not checking everyday especially if your sleep is sporadic

@chayastaub-krell6601

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC thank you for checking my comment! And, thank you for this advice. My sleep *is* somewhat sporadic. I can go to sleep at approximately the same time every night but sometimes, my sleep is interrupted or I wake up with muscle spasms in my back so I'll either go back to sleep or just take my time getting out of bed. Hence waking up at a different time every day lol. Neuropathy is almost gone (YAY!!!) thanks to you and my Neurologist and I'm now working on my BP & diabetes. After that, my next challenge to conquer is the muscle spasms.

automatic blood pressure machine need to re-calibrate once or twice a year to make sure the result is accurate,, low battery also can have impact to the result, so don't forget to check the battery,, :)

@Siddiquemilan

3 жыл бұрын

How to recalibrate?

@TheGrandeinter88

3 жыл бұрын

@@Siddiquemilan bring it to the products official service center in your area/ your country.. I am using omron JPN 600 ,, so i will bring it to the nearest omron official service center for re-calibrating the device

On which arm we have to check the BP as they are showing different nos on both hands

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

I believe that's answered VERY clearly in the video you're watching.

How many times in a day one should self blood pressure

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

This video is for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2aqtJRyfdOrpMY.html

Is it best to take the second reading? I find my first reading to be high and can drop by 20 in systolic in 2nd reading?

@nearlyretired7005

3 жыл бұрын

I take three, then work out the average.

@gregguess5248

3 жыл бұрын

My first is always high as well . Take 2-3 as the other guy mentioned

@mottosierra1372

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah my first its very different (high) from the second one that's always normal so i dont know which one believe

@josephineokeke1545

3 жыл бұрын

@@nearlyretired7005 how do you work it out please.

When you tightened that line that goes over the artery, moved over to far ….

@michael5089

Жыл бұрын

Yep. It's totally the wrong position!!🙄🥴

That artery indicator is nowhere near where you have positioned the cuff...??

@michael5089

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that. The indicator got moved right round his arm. You can also tell it's wrong by position of the lead from which is by his elbow!!😂😂

Dr i usually take my measurements twice in one sitting 1 min apart and the 2nd measurement is always lower usually by 20 pts sys and 10 to 15 pts for diastolic i don't know which is correct should I average them or what

@9288JH

2 жыл бұрын

I also have same problem

@sadiabaig2399

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

The bp cuff shouldn't be tight ? I thought I have to wrap it tight

@garypace2220

Жыл бұрын

snug, not tight

So easy, even a chiropractor can use it

@garypace2220

Жыл бұрын

lol

Question on Arm Position: How important is it to have the arm perfectly parallel, lined up, etc. with your heart? It seems to be true that keeping it below your heart will give you a false-high, while having it above your heart will give you a false-low. It looked like your arm was a little high in the video, Dr. Story. What is the ideal way to support your arm, at what level, etc. when checking at home?

@AdamJStoryDC

4 жыл бұрын

Just like it shows in the video is what I'd recommend.

should I do left or right arm?

@AdamJStoryDC

11 ай бұрын

LEFT

@tonnny7908

11 ай бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC thank you for the response. My right arm is always higher in Dia reading than my left by about 5-10 whereas Sis reading is either similar or lower than the left. Any thoughts on why?

I placed a comment

I’m measure my blood three times, I stay will the lowest of them three reading,but when I go to the Drs according to them it’s alway high. Has everybody got to have the same reading or mine could be perfectly ok 150/80 my husband 120 /60 thanks I’m not one for taking pills.

I always herd the wrist kind were less accurate then the other type

@AdamJStoryDC

5 жыл бұрын

Here's a comparison on them: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmyq1c-Jkpqse6g.html

how come my doctor saying i should put it on a table and the cuff has to be at stomach level :(

The blood pressure from 「wrist machine 」 is always higher than the 「arm machine」。

When he took the reading, he didn’t have the arrow pointing to the artery. It was at the back of his arm.

@hepgeoff

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. It was aligned right at first, but when he tightened the cuff it moved away from the artery.

@chayastaub-krell6601

3 жыл бұрын

I have that problem too and I have to readjust it after I tighten it.

@joejoe7212

3 жыл бұрын

@@chayastaub-krell6601 your doing it wrong you could die from wrong readings

@chayastaub-krell6601

3 жыл бұрын

@@joejoe7212 I readjust it to keep the arrow lined up with the artery.

Oh how I wish they’d do this in doctors offices but that would mean you might have to be there longer than ten minutes

Keep the readings record by snapping it on your smartphones. :)

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

@sheilaboone8081

3 жыл бұрын

Thats great 💡 I hadn't thought to do it for my readings 😃

Very good video however the way your measuring your blood pressure is incorrect, the way it should be measured is sitting down arm resting on table at heart level, feet flat on floor and back straight, if you have the cuff above heart level the numbers will be low

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

Watch the video again. All of that was explained.

@robertbarrett3749

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC apologies

I don"t understand why it"s suggested to take bp same time every day.Wouldn"t taking it at different times each day give you a better over all picture? That"s what I do anyway and my primary doc agree"s.

@AdamJStoryDC

4 жыл бұрын

Those are the guidelines. Many people disagree with the guidelines, as well as what the numbers should be. So there's no absolute ONE way to do it, but the guidelines say there are. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

@markrunyon5524

4 жыл бұрын

Right,no one questions the guide lines even tho everyone knows they"re wrong.,I do omad,no carbs,no crap.I was recently in the hospital,put on a "heart healthy diet",Was given mashed potato"s and ice cream,whatta bunch of idiot"s!Don"t take this personally,you say alot of good things.How come all the "doctor"s" on the internet,who preach "healthy living",are really,chiropracters?

@AdamJStoryDC

4 жыл бұрын

Because that's our job. Healthy living. My job is to get people healthier. It's not to mask symptoms. That's why.

@aussiesam01

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC I like you, not taking crap from anyone. Straight, and to the point :-)

I take my blood pressure in a chair that has an arm. Better then having the arm dangling or putting the arm on the windowsill.

@chayastaub-krell6601

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in a wheelchair so I always have the armrest to use lol 😂😂😂!

I get white coat syndrome just looking at my own bp machine. I feel scared taking my own bp.

@AdamJStoryDC

2 жыл бұрын

This is for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoJ10MR_mq3JeZM.html

@betzib8021

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC thank you, doctor. I appreciate you. I am not afraid of the doctor or the doctors office. I am terrified of the blood pressure machine and the fact that it tells me I am unhealthy despite my clean diet. My heart starts pounding as soon as i take it out of the drawer. You said there were 4 drinks that could help but the video cut off before they were mentioned. Could you please do a video on those?

I got throttled with mine by my ex need to get another 1

Ive heard you’re not supposed to take it with your arm hanging down by your side as you will get a higher reading.

@AdamJStoryDC

10 ай бұрын

That's why the heart is level with the heart.

@tristanwilliams5868

10 ай бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC im sorry can you please explain? Do you mean cuff?

@AdamJStoryDC

10 ай бұрын

@@tristanwilliams5868 Cuff. Sorry

@tristanwilliams5868

10 ай бұрын

@@AdamJStoryDC thank you!

Don't you keep your palm up

@AdamJStoryDC

3 жыл бұрын

That doesn't matter.

@garypace2220

Жыл бұрын

interesting question, wonder if it makes a difference, I've felt hand pressure before, I think I will try palm up

those machines are a piece of shit. I tried using at least 3 different models, just out of curiosity, and the reading were not consistent on any of them. I would get one reading, then repeating the process would give me another totally different value. Asking my friend (who's actually studied medical school) to do it using a stethoscope yield another unrelated value. The stethoscope values were always the same, constant all across the board, making it the only reliable method.

@AdamJStoryDC

4 жыл бұрын

So don't use them if you feel they are not working for you. There's also 87 other videos on blood pressure on this channel FYI>

@garypace2220

Жыл бұрын

So explain how its done

One day someone will show me the face of a meter in action so I will then know which buttons to press and when

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

Press "Start." It's that simple

Dr. Can I take my BP lying down on bed?

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

The instructions of how to properly take blood pressure are in the video

It don't look like you did it right Doctor.

@AdamJStoryDC

Жыл бұрын

It don't does it? Did I learn it correctly? Darn it. Dang. Should've done do it right.

His BP was probably higher lol