Question posed by Dark )o( Divine: Can it be harmful to take your blood pressure multiple times within the hour?
I have an automatic at-home blood pressure monitor and there are some times when it has an error reading because I have trouble with the arm cuff and strapping it on correctly. I usually wait about 2 minutes before repeating the reading and sometimes I will still mess up. There are times when I will take a reading on the same arm about 4-5 times within 15 minutes. My question is, can this be dangerous or harmful at all? Sometimes it will just leave me with a sore arm for a little while.
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Answer by My Perspective…
maybe to your sanity…
Whether you agree or disagree, why not leave your own thoughts below.
If you’re having trouble using that particular type of machine then return it for one you can use. The wrist cuffs are available at any walmart or pharmacy and simple to use. If you take your blood pressure too many times within a certain amount of time as you are it won’t be accurate anyways and of course you’re going to have a sore arm. Just shop around online for the one within your price range. Good luck and God Bless
it will not harm you physically. however your mental health may be an issue here. Taking repeated blood pressure readings like this indicates hypochondria.