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Blood pressure question

Blood pressure question

Hi i probably need to ask my dr. about this but its the weekend and i can't wait.So maybe u guys can help me answer this..I just bought a blood pressure machine and i would like to know what are the normal numbers and what is the bad numbers to watch for. When i last had my blood pressure checked they said it was kinda low. They said when it"s low u feel fatigue and breathless alot is that true,cuz i have that alot so not sure.Thanks for reading i hope i get some answers. Thx again
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I am not a medical proffesional but the normal range should be less than 120/80,and 120/80 is a very good normal BP thats what i have been told by most doctors
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http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.htm

Heres a great site that I found when I wanted the same answers.
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Your BP can vary each time you take your BP.  Furthermore, some automatic cuffs are better than others, and you need to ensure that you use them correctly.  Your mood can also  definitley affect your numbers as well...keep us posted!
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Thank you so much for the information.
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"Textbook" BP is 120/80, as stated above, although keep in mind that the figures can vary quite significantly, especially from person to person and at any given time of day and depending on the situation, the numbers can be higher or lower.  A lot of people experience an elevated pressure simply as a result of taking the BP itself, or as an example, when in the doctors' office ("white coat syndrome"). You also have to be careful not to go overboard.  If your BP is something you get very anxious about, it becomes very easy to start taking it too much, and of course, since the figures naturally vary, people become more anxious assuming something is wrong when they see the variations.  Did your doctor recommend a home BP machine for you, and why?

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