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What a normal blood pressure reading at rest ,for an average person,??

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+4 Views: 929 Answers: 7 Posted: 9 years ago

Hector, you're putting out repeated questions lately. Please be sure to click submit only one time when you post a question. That will stop the repeats.

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hector5559

O/K will do Colleen,this was on behalf of somone who ask me ,not to mind

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Colleen

The question is fine. I just deleted the repeat question. You have two of another still out there. Just click one time and you should be fine.

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ROMOS

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Blood pressure reading below 130/80mmHg is considered to be normal.

9 years ago. Rating: 9
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hector5559

Thanks Ted,i will use this as a guide line,

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ROMOS

Best to go with the docs guide mate.

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hector5559

Well all im doing is taken it for somone twice a day as her doctor requestied,with the proviso of a change of ttablefs for her,

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ROMOS

Now you know the normal mate.

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terryfossil 1

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Have the doctor check it if it is below or above..140 over 90,,best rule of thumb..>>>>><<<<<

9 years ago. Rating: 7
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bustieone

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I agree with all, normal is what is normal for you in good health. But more importantly, keep tabs on your body, you will realize when you feel unwell, and see Dr. regularly. BP can be taken so many places today, pharmacies, grocery markets (some), etc. And the unit is cheap enough to buy for your home use. Watch diet, exercise, drink in moderation, all common sense, and helps with high BP.

9 years ago. Rating: 7
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Flip

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You should also check the BP more than one time as it often varies in many people. My nurse always checks twice when checking mine. I also heard this from a doctor who was being interviewed on tv this morning.

9 years ago. Rating: 7
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jhharlan

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Begging his pardon, BP "normal" (120/80) is for your doctor to determine. That's why they measure it each time you go. Normal is what's normal for you. The last time I was checked I was 118/57.......

9 years ago. Rating: 6
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hector5559

Wow this lady was 174/84,at her docs,she has been told to write it down for the next week twice a day,

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ROMOS

Whose pardon?

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ROMOS

174/84 is a wee bit high but nothing to worry about IMO.

commented 9 years ago

mycatsmom

Mine is always low too, and I don't take BP pills. when I was young and thin, my BP was shockingly low sometimes.

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mycatsmom

Hect, the top number is too high, but we're more concerned about the bottom # in the medical profession. And that's nice of you to look after the lady.

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JDB

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Mine is always high at the docs office 150ish over high 80s but at home its usually low 130s over 70. I also had to take my machine in so they could make sure it was accurate. If your using a machine you or her should probably do that too.

9 years ago. Rating: 6
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hector5559

Thats an idea JDB,its a battery operated one ,with a memory,Omeron is the make,

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JDB

The doctors office should be able to check the machine, I know my moms was way off but it was pretty cheap too. Mine is almost spot on but it did cost more.

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Ducky

They call that "white coat syndrome", JDB. I have it too, at the doctor's office.....hate being there for any reason and BP rises. :)

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Tommyh

The only time my BP goes up at the Dr's is when I'm kept waiting for 45 minutes after taking the trouble to make an appointment.

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Ducky

How about this one Tommy? We have a specialist in our community, who books ALL of his appointments at the same time....either 8am or 1pm. Then, everyone waits. If you aren't present when your name is called, too bad for you....rescheduled for 6 months. How's that for arrogance. Glad I don't have any need for his services because he's the only game in town. ugh

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Tommyh

Yes I know Ducky.That seems to be the form of most specialists here too.Annoying ain't it?

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Ducky

Plain rude. I would love to get paid big money for being rude. I could be quite good at it I think. lol

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sunnyB