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8. I always have a lower bp when I can get a manual

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 04:44 PM

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instead of the machine. And yes, the auto ones can hurt like hell and I can't believe that doesn't raise bp.

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Am I the only one who hates blood pressure machines? [View all] CTyankee Thursday OP

They make them for your wrist now. LuvLoogie Thursday #1

They seem unreliable. Hope22 Thursday #2

I hate them less than I would hate getting a stroke DBoon Thursday #3

My Publix Grocery store used to have one..and Free ! chouchou Thursday #4

No you are definitely not the only one MIButterfly Thursday #5

White coat hypertension. highplainsdem Thursday #6

My Omrons Typically Pump lavoosh99 Thursday #7

I always have a lower bp when I can get a manual yorkster Thursday #8

Yes. The cuffs squeeze painfully tight! tblue37 Thursday #9

You are 100% correct in my experience. Sogo Thursday #10