High Systolic pressure

[>Good Luck<]

Hey all, just starting to get worried. I've been checking my blood pressure lately. I've tested it at those machines at pharmacies about 4 times this month. My systolic pressure has been on the high side every time and I'm wondering how normal this would be for someone my age. Its between 138-145.I'm 26, pretty active with a construction job, gym and family life. 5'7" @ 168lbs. I've been of gear for a few months now, so I don't think that would be the factor. I have an appointment with my gp on the 28th so I can check blood work and other requests. Gonna have a check up on the blood pressure again.

Oh yea, my diastolic pressure is always around 80

[AXx]

Systolic blood pressure (the top number) measures the amount of pressure that blood exerts on vessels while the heart is beating. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) measures the pressure in your vessels between heartbeats.

Systolic-work
Diastolic-rest

120/80 is normal. For your age group sir

[Lunk1]

My experience with the machines is hey are ALL a bit high, check with a cuff!

[>Good Luck<]

Systolic blood pressure (the top number) measures the amount of pressure that blood exerts on vessels while the heart is beating. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) measures the pressure in your vessels between heartbeats.

Systolic-work
Diastolic-rest

120/80 is normal. For your age group sir

143/80 today. Is that pretty bad? Should I see a doctor immediately or wait till the 28th

[AXx]

My experience with the machines is hey are ALL a bit high, check with a cuff!

You are correct. We get calls all the time in the wee hours of the morning when Mee Maw gets up to piss and checks her Bp then calls us and she is using the damn $14 one from Fred's Dollar store

[Knockout_Power]

I had some really stupid readings like 145/80. My doc said it was from an improper size band for my arm.

[AXx]

143/80 today. Is that pretty bad? Should I see a doctor immediately or wait till the 28th

Normally in my medical experience and myself included (I take Bp meds) we are less worried about systolic and more worried about diastolic. I will refrain from giving you straight up medical advice but try to find a fire station or am glance service and get one of the to check it with a manual cuff. If it reads the same you will be fine till the 28th. Hope that helps you a little.

[AXx]

I had some really stupid readings like 145/80. My doc said it was from an improper size band for my arm.

This is crucial. It really is, to tight it will read crazy high. Make sure when you put the cuff on you can still place 2 fingers under the cuff between your arm and cuff

[Lunk1]

Normally in my medical experience and myself included (I take Bp meds) we are less worried about systolic and more worried about diastolic. I will refrain from giving you straight up medical advice but try to find a fire station or am glance service and get one of the to check it with a manual cuff. If it reads the same you will be fine till the 28th. Hope that helps you a little.

I walk into the ER and the EMT's do anybodys for free! I check almost once a week!

[AXx]

I walk into the ER and the EMT's do anybodys for free! I check almost once a week!

Well I tried to make the firemen get off their ass and do something. That's why I suggested the fire hut!!!!

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143/80 today. Is that pretty bad? Should I see a doctor immediately or wait till the 28th

that reading is only slightly elevated. nothing urgent. you can safely wait for your appointment.

[JJ78]

Mine was 143/67 last night.

You are ok dude. 120/80 is normal, but it can fluctuate day to day, for me at least. you go above 165 for an extended peroid of time, you might want to look into it further