JimT asked:
My systolic blood pressure is normally below 120 after resting 5 minutes before taking it, which I understand is O.K. If I take my blood pressure immediately after ordinary everday walk-about activities (I have a home blood pressure monitor) without resting for 5 minutes, it is often above 150 or 160, but goes below 120 after a 5 minute, or at most, a 10 minute sit down rest. Is this also O.K., do you suppose?
My systolic blood pressure is normally below 120 after resting 5 minutes before taking it, which I understand is O.K. If I take my blood pressure immediately after ordinary everday walk-about activities (I have a home blood pressure monitor) without resting for 5 minutes, it is often above 150 or 160, but goes below 120 after a 5 minute, or at most, a 10 minute sit down rest. Is this also O.K., do you suppose?
No it is not ok. You need to let your doctor know.
No, it’s not alright. It’s a tad on the high side.