Blood pressure monitor recommendations

[Svend N]

Steve, judging by your avatar it looks like you could really use a little drop in BP .

+1 to Omron. Great unit. Agreed: don't skimp on a good one. Worth it to get accurate results. Not a good scenario if the readings are off, if you think about it... Just sayin'....

[Ali Tait]

Make sure it’s a calibrated unit, it’ll say so in the blurb. Most are anyway.

[Firebottle]

I have a Sanitas wrist cuff one that I bought from Lidl.

The doctor suggested that with this simple type add 5 to the lower reading and 10 to the upper reading to get a more accurate figure.
My BP has reduced since taking more regular exercise.

[AJSki2fly]

If you go to Lloyds Chemist they have a number of reasonably priced and accurate BP monitors, I purchased on for £25 after my heart attack 3 years ago and regularly use it if I am not feeling right. Some have the capability to connect computer by USB to download and view in an application they supply, if you go for one like this then check it supports what you have Windows or Mac OS.

[Sherwood]

I have a Sanitas wrist cuff one that I bought from Lidl.

The doctor suggested that with this simple type add 5 to the lower reading and 10 to the upper reading to get a more accurate figure.
My BP has reduced since taking more regular exercise.

What no tubes? I expected at least one valve to be involved!

[Pieoftheday]

Went for a blood pressure check this morning, and it was rather higher than last year, 150/78, up from 138/80 previously. I don't think the nurse's rather nice legs helped much. Anyway, she suggested buying a tester as an alternative to borrowing one of their 24 hour jobbies. Apparently they can be had for as little as £15.

Had a look on Amazon when I got home and the choice, and price range is mind boggling. Can anyone recommend a good monitor that won't break the bank?

I wouldn't bother at all,I know some that have them and they get addicted to checking, cant see how that helps anyone

[Sherwood]

I wouldn't bother at all,I know some that have them and they get addicted to checking, cant see how that helps anyone

I wouldn't encourage anyone on this forum to follow your medical advice. Regular BP monitoring is essential for those with a wide range of medical conditions. Sudden changes in BP can signal an imminent medical event, and 150/78 is a cause for concern.

[Pigmy Pony]

Steve, judging by your avatar it looks like you could really use a little drop in BP .

+1 to Omron. Great unit. Agreed: don't skimp on a good one. Worth it to get accurate results. Not a good scenario if the readings are off, if you think about it... Just sayin'....

Thanks Svend in my defence I've never been very photogenic!

Following the first couple of posts from Brian and Geoff, I've opted for an Omron, and it's good to see further recommendations for them. Cost just £36 and comes with a large cuff as suggested - my "guns" earned me the nickname Arnie (or was it Sarnie?)

All I need then is to be able to put off my breakfast first thing in the morning until I've done the readings, and that's going to be the hardest thing - brekkie comes before everything

[Bethelcat]

I wouldn't encourage anyone on this forum to follow your medical advice. Regular BP monitoring is essential for those with a wide range of medical conditions. Sudden changes in BP can signal an imminent medical event, and 150/78 is a cause for concern.

+1 a lot can be done about BP extremes if you know when yours is not right, and there are an awful lot of risk factors associated with doing nothing. Wholly agree that monitoring and doing nothing is of no value though!

[Pieoftheday]

I wouldn't encourage anyone on this forum to follow your medical advice. Regular BP monitoring is essential for those with a wide range of medical conditions. Sudden changes in BP can signal an imminent medical event, and 150/78 is a cause for concern.

Crack on with constant worry, not for me