How to Use a Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

[@stevemargolis5514]

My wife bought a wrist one and she showed me to use it the other way. Well I knew my B.P. wasn't 187over 98. So I checked out your tutorial. Thank you. Now I'm at 127/80 at 68 yrs. Also I get to teach her something she didn't know which will be a joy.

[@YT44four]

Thank you so much! I lost the instructions to my wrist monitor so I have been putting it on the wrong way. Sooo much anxiety over the very high readings! So high I thought maybe I should go to the ER. Then is saw your video abd put it on correctly. The numbers changed substantially. I will triple check for accuracy. Subscribed.

[@ginamcmullanrn9621]

Nurse using cuff wrong way for 26 years. Thank you!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You're welcome!

[@malanalan1]

Hmm? That depends on the actual device. Read manufacturer's instructions for your device. Don't blindly follow YT videos.

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

Great information I’ve been doing it wrong the whole time thought I had super high blood pressure till I did it your way and I’m at 125/71.

[@Fluffimuff]

Me too! I’m relieved it wasn’t actually over 250!😂 (120/80)

[@barbaracastleton4337]

Using the cuff is very painful, so much so that I occasionally bruise. Having the option of the wrist monitor is wonderful, especially now that I know how to position it correctly.

[@bashberry321]

AUTOMATIC BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

[@bashberry321]

OK😅😂

[@bashberry321]

😅

[@mariekarugendo1191]

I always find your tips so helpful so a big THANK you!! I had just bought A3 Wrist Monitor and I was wondering the best way to get accurate readings...... Again thanks for you breathing tips. please keep on posting as you are helping so many people like me to manage the condition!!!!!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

The instructions are in the video. Take notes and do what it says.

[@GodisAlliEverNeeded54]

Thankyou for sharing, that help me get a much more accurate reading. Gotta figure how to set tim correctly. Live wrist..I just got. Thankyou

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You are so welcome

[@Bankhealthy1201]

Wow! This is a very helpful video. Thank you very much!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiejean2941]

I just bought a wrist one. It says to have on inner wrist and arm on table level with heart. Not on side of wrist and not on chest. Which is best way?

[@moviechannel775]

Nice video one question tho can the wrist blood pressure machine read a person arm that is big?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Yes

[@stevenjackson8818]

Thanks for the info

[@peterrecce-bz5sk]

I really enjoyed your video on the wrist monitor. I have the.Omron 6100 which doesn’t have the heart level indicator, and I was wondering if I can use it the way you used it in your video, by putting it against my chest, even though it doesn’t say to do it that way in the manual. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you so much, Peter.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Do what is in the manual. Every device is different

[@sowmyaiyer716]

Tysm doc 😊

[@tyeshamalone6985]

Mine is constantly high doctor has me on generic medication I take every day I have stage 2Hypertintion blood pressure how often should I take pressure and do I need to take a certain brand of blood pressure pills instead of generic

[@Excalibur23Music]

So what is the normal blood pressure number? I just ordered one to check my mother's blood pressure and mines. I appreciate the help thanks!

[@paulawrite3738]

❤Great job. Instructions concise, very helpful

[@DJ-2000]

I use the same model and would give me error most of the times but after watching this video I learned the correct technique 👍

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it helped!

[@PatSchulze-iw2pu]

I do it the way he says and I still get error

[@DJ-2000]

@@PatSchulze-iw2pu if it still doesn’t work and gives you errors then why don’t you change your faulty device?

[@PatSchulze-iw2pu]

I just bought it a week ago. I plan on taking it back

[@esperanzaandrade7463]

What is the regular pressure someone needs to have?

[@clydeb7713]

My research says you should deduct 5 numbers as an adjustment against an arm one. Anybody else have an opinion?

[@rodneygratz3239]

Were you using an Omron wrist bpm?

[@harveytakata2442]

Adam gives a good description

[@melanieakerley8194]

Thanks for the great info!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You bet!

[@swiiim1109]

I am 29, 165 lbs. when I visit the doctor my BP sits around 153-83. At home it is about 140-80. I believed I’m in stage one from chronic stress and drug abuse. I have been sober now for 5 years but struggle still with blood pressure. I know I should exercise more but I am very active at work. I also eat fairly well. I am also taking magnesium supplements and things to try and get all my nutrients. Is there a timeline of how fast one can fix the pressure ? Is there a possibility I have permanently damaged my body to where I now need med ? I’m so terrified of taking blood pressure meds !!!

[@Bhoeffner1]

How do you clear the memory?

[@caronpeavy987]

How do I clear off the screen & get the monitor to start? I’ve pressed the off/on button & put new batteries.

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

I drink two double latte's every day. day after day. But I'm thinking of getting a wrist type. my BP is ok, 125/90 ish. I do temper the latte... with some single malt. not often.

[@MrTennc]

Placing arm on chest is contrary to Omron series7 instructions. It says to put elbow on table, position arm at angle, and look for heart icon that indicates correct position.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@MrTennc not on this one. Every machine is different.

[@paisleydreamzz]

i have left side hemiparesis from stroke. my left arm isnt really paralyzed so much as doesnt work right from spasticity. i was and am right handed. my question is this: is the left arm still the better arm for accurate blood pressure? should i do right instead? i just got an at home monitor so this has recently become more of a concern. Thank you!

[@BB-st1tf]

Why do the instructions on my BP cuff advise I lean my left elbow on my desk at my heart level,, and keep the machine flush with the bottom of my wrist, not aligned with my thumb? When I measure my BP the way instructions advise I get normal readings, but when I measure the way you show in this video I get abnormal readings. Any advice?

[@lizhart901]

To find out, go to a drugstore with a blood pressure chair and take a reading. Then take 2 readings with your own cuff, following the 2 sets of instructions and compare to the machine. If you can do this on your doctor's office, so much the better. I would expect that the ones that came with the machine are accurate.

[@ThorD4602]

your machine is a standard machine, so his advice here is incorrect for you, don't take his advice.

[@p.scrilla]

Thanks me story. Much appreciate yo realistic advice about cholesterol/ B P. THANKS MAN...

[@VM-oi3dk]

This tutorial has it leaning toward the thumb bone. My omcron has the screen flat against the inside of the wrist, not off to the side as in this video. I assume it varies according to the model

[@greendragonvr7841]

What’s the difference between A and B settings on the monitor?

[@ge9199]

which is the most accurate blood pressure device, the one on the wrist or the one on the upper arm/biceps?

[@charleswendt4868]

Check it when I wake in the morning and 30 minute after a 30 minute ride on my exercise bike. I am 76 years old.

[@deborahdevlinhughes3132]

HOW TO GET PAST READINGS?

[@BobCristofaro]

I checked my blood pressure and whenever I think of it but during this video, I checked it five times

[@scottamus8593]

Lol

[@mariefortune]

Thanks I try it it work.

[@twilfits]

Thank you for explaining I put the cuff near my thumb and got an error.message. Over the radial got an accurate message though. Also wondering why the left hand offers greater accuracy. Much appreciated

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it helped

[@MrsTikiGod]

I assume that different cuffs are designed to be placed differently. Mine specifically is designed for the monitor to sit on the inside of my wrist. It doesn't fit the way he showed so I can't follow these instructions. The general tips are helpful though.

[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

excellent, very clear, thank you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You are welcome!

[@dolliejohnson5143]

I check my BP once or twice a day.

[@brc8892]

Hello. How long after eating/drinking should the BP get checked?

[@sowmyaiyer716]

About 30 minutes after eating or drinking..

[@florencearyee4606]

What to do if u are told u hv a low blood pressure thanks

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I have instructional videos regarding that. Look em up.

[@RJ-lf8ex]

Holy smokes, there are some really ignorant comments here. Thanks Dr Story, I thought this was a terrific video.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. I'm never sure what to make of some comments. Oh well

[@pmoneyish6869]

The positioning on the wrist is a little misleading. The one I have says the display should be facing you with your palm facing up not inline with your thumb like you say.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Every monitor is different

[@debchilds8974]

How do I check prior BP readings?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Hit the history button

[@chrisdove7362]

What brand is the one in your video

[@AdamJStoryDC]

CVS

[@AliceCrawford-u5r]

What heart means

[@maqget05]

I did mine now and it was 119/77

[@lindaparker6102]

I think cuff using a sphygmomanometer are more accurate ! I often refer to them as a manual blood pressure read ! Very good info , vital !

[@ednafoster6301]

Where do you buy the batteries from

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Battery stores

[@KathleenPulse]

I have one like that and I put in new batteries and The Big E . Is there a reset button? I sold it on OfferUp that's what they told me they want a refund.

[@debbiemeyer6363]

Does the wrist blood pressure require battery replacement

[@AdamJStoryDC]

When the battery runs out.

[@sdevita5944]

Just tried it twice the way you showed and got ridiculously high readings both times...I had my blood pressure taken a month ago in the emergency room and even with my elevated anxiety & the excruciating pain of the automatic arm cuff, my reading was nowhere near as high as this was, just relaxing in my living room...Something is wrong...

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Sounds odd...

[@sdevita5944]

@@AdamJStoryDC Yes, I think so too...Could be the machine...I just don't know.

[@johnthuotii6904]

@@sdevita5944 His way is the wrong way of doing it. Follow the wrist cuff instructions and you'll be better off.

[@deborahdevlinhughes3132]

HOW DO I VIEW BACK BPS ON A WRIST MACHINE.

[@albertfuentes1190]

At home blood pressure is normal at the doctor's its really high doc wants me on meds any advise.

[@wglenn174]

They are probably taking it without you relaxing first. Seems intentional to me. Every body is different- if you are a runner your BP would be lower than someone who moderately exercises, as well as non excerciser. The industry is continuing to lower what they deme as normal range. It's all about money and Pharma Blood pressure is suppose to fluctuate throughout the day. Most of the time a person is mineral deficient. Get your minerals they regulate your complete nervous system. Do you feel jittery, nervous, brain fog, confusion, anxiousness, sadness, constipation...Mineral Deficient = Dehydration

[@lisaashford1948]

Thanks I been doing it wrong

[@ThorD4602]

not likely

[@camcab147]

Does the arm across chest apply to all wrist cuff machines?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

No. You'll have to read the instructions of your brand.

[@ThorD4602]

No - most of the advice he gives here doesn't apply to most machines. Read your manual

[@ajeetakaur1804]

Do we need to use right or left wrist?

[@ThorD4602]

always left

[@mzjazz5737]

How do you clear out the information to start all over?

[@VickiBrownatcfcl]

The normal blood pressure cuff DEFINITELY hurts my arm too much. BP measurements are no good if I'm gritting my teeth, trying not to squeak, and starting to cry.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I have in my office a large, medium and small size cuff that attaches to the monitor for that very reason.

[@crystalsmith1485]

Excellent

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dk.nooraineeyani282]

I checked my blood pressure 106 is it low?

[@gerry.shafer6101]

TKS. I. HAVE. ONE. JUST. NEVER. USED. IT.

[@pompeyo7]

What a very helpful video thank you

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JLaDrew]

Why does every other video show monitor in middle forearm opposed on side wrist ?? I am so confused

[@AdamJStoryDC]

It's explained very clearly in the video. You can also read the instructions on the product, which is exactly as you see it in the video

[@ThorD4602]

because they are standard ones that do not go on the side of your forearm like this one does.

[@dk.nooraineeyani282]

I checked my blood pressure 103 is it down and plus 94.

[@alicia7302]

I've been doing deep breathing during my reading is that wrong?

[@ThorD4602]

not if you deep breathing the rest of the day too.

[@13thdisciple]

Smh. All this time I have been doing it incorrectly! Thanks!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@lisaashford1948]

Don't feel bad me to

[@ThorD4602]

maybe, maybe not. Please make sure that your machine should be placed as he describes here. Most do not! Every machine should have an illustration on it of proper placement. Do not put it sideways on the bone like this unless you have the same model seen here.

[@MrOjmanuel]

It very difficult for me to find a blood monitor to place on my upper arm because I have been a bodybuilder aficionado for many years and I don't have a really big arm 17".5 inches even some Drs don't have the right monitor to check my blood in the arm.

[@Leveka8]

I turned my wrist monitor to align with my thumb, and my reading was significantly lower than me doing it flat on my wrist. Thanks ti this video

[@moragcroll9935]

Serious question. I suffer from high blood pressure. It’s high at rest but if I do any kind of exercise, not strenuous, it absolutely rockets. I’m 57 and prior to becoming Ill had been super sporty and fit. Why is it only to register resting and not also going for a very leisurely walk please

[@AdamJStoryDC]

You'll need to have an examination to find out what's wrong. You don't want opinions and guessing. You want facts.

[@terryg4415]

When you say it’s less accurate, is it consistently lower, consistently higher, or is it inconsistently incorrect (sometimes higher, sometimes lower, or the ratio different)? If it’s consistent, it could be “calibrated” to a regular monitor, but if it’s inconsistent, it’s probably not that useful. It would be nice to have one that didn’t hurt though.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I can't predict with accuracy the inaccuracy of a machine unfortunately. They don't hurt though. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Sorry I can't answer it. It's a good question though.

[@MildredAyala-iq7sz]

I find that my diastolic number lately has been low. 98/39, 100/44 . Should I have any concerns. I take generic Plavix. I have one heart Stent. Thank you

[@AliceCrawford-u5r]

What does ❤on machine means

[@valerieg9494]

Plavix is a blood thinner not a blood.pressure drug.

[@kaybaxter1070]

I use a wrist bp monitor. Is there one brand that is better than the other?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

In the description there's one you can get on Amazon.

[@kaybaxter1070]

@@AdamJStoryDC I was asking if one brand is considered better than another. Or are you not able to answer that? If so I can understand.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@kaybaxter1070Yes. There are some brands that are better than others and some are considered "gold standard."

[@kaybaxter1070]

@@AdamJStoryDC ok than which would you recommend?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

here is a link for you: amzn.to/2EPhGMB

[@chrisdove7362]

What brand and model # is the one in the video

[@AdamJStoryDC]

To get your own blood pressure cuff, here is a link for you: amzn.to/2EPhGMB the model is the video is CVS brand

[@abohazim7100]

dr, when you low your blood pressure by thebreathing way,do this let you leave taking pills to lower it?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

If I understand your question, you're asking if you can stop your pills. You'll need to ask your own doctor that.

[@abohazim7100]

Adam J. Story, DC I mean, I saw that video for you to low blood pressure by deep breathing so my question is have you confined your self on doing this technique rather than taking pills?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

@@abohazim7100No. I do everything that's on my KZbin channel. There's more than breathing: exercise, diet, etc. You can't breathe yourself thin.

[@susanjanemclinden3100]

My god - what are you really asking ???

[@astergirma6079]

How about 170/79 it is bad or good

[@AdamJStoryDC]

What is your opinion if the goal is 120/80?

[@johnhyde4605]

I struggle with migraines. I eat on a strict schedule. My brain seams to like the homeostasis thing. I eat a healthy portion of protein with each meal. Sometimes I miss a meal or am late to a meal and presumably my glucose drops and a little while later I get a migraine. Also if I overexert myself I get one as well. Will a BP monitor help me catch or prevent migraine? Have you heard of anyone doing this? My neurologist wants to talk about the brain, not food. He's really good at his job but maybe too focused. Any wisdom for me?

[@worstalentscout]

i have migraines too and cold coffee helps a lot when i have a migraine attack..............see if you can consult a Chinese medicine doctor...........Western medicine is not good for chronic conditions

[@marywilkins9239]

The instructions on mine says on wrist not up as you demonstrated but your a doc so I’ll go with you 😀

[@ThorD4602]

Bad idea, always follow the instructions that came with your machine. Not a youtube guy's advice for using a different model.

[@mikeoxmaul9675]

Which is more accurate? Putting your arm over your heart? Or resting your arm on a table for a accurate reading?

[@chrisscott6835]

Table at heart level. NOT ACROSS YOUR CHEST!!!!!!

[@mauralutes1371]

Did you watch the video?? He said up by your heart.

[@mikeoxmaul9675]

@@mauralutes1371 yeah. I watched it about a year ago.

[@ronaldessel9095]

It's puting your wrist across your chest to get closer to your heart. These days health sciences and technology has advanced. Some of these wrist monitors are good to use.

[@joybulet984]

My bp wrist monitor registers always ERROR when used.Whats wrong?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

batteries....

[@vilmacoken7167]

How do I read those numbers or should i say, "Whst should the normal numbers be for an 88 year old woman?

[@solideroftheapocalypse4955]

Did it your way n went from 130 to 160 idk if its a malfunction

[@AdamJStoryDC]

try again

[@ThorD4602]

make sure you have this exact same machine as his, otherwise, throw away his advice and go read your manual

[@carmengarcia3722]

They are not good it show me normal blood pressure my bop is very high per cardiologist

[@sailenbarik8308]

You can only recharge it; there is no option for replacing the batteries, although the voice you ask you to "replace" the batteries!!

[@piecesofme8531]

Why is the left arm more accurate? I only Have the wrist monitor, and my readings are always higher on my right wrist than my left wrist. My left forearm is also visibly vascular and I barely see any vascular it’s in my right forearm.

[@ThorD4602]

You can look that up online. But why does it matter to you? Use the left wrist like the instructions always say to.They say the right is less accurate, so don't use it.

[@ube-23s]

@@ThorD4602 So You don't know? And you want others to be like you?

[@ThorD4602]

@@ube-23s your comment makes no sense if it was meant for me. Maybe you meant to reply to a different person.

[@ube-23s]

@dthorne4602 That was to you. This person was asking ""why. Is the left arm more accurate? And you responded to him by saying ""why does it matter to you"" He wants to know scientifically, medically. And he told him just do what they say.

[@ThorD4602]

@@ube-23s LOL

[@PatSchulze-iw2pu]

I do it exactly as you say but it will say ERROR 9 TIMES OUT OF 10

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Why?

[@ThorD4602]

you have a different machine than his, follow the instructions that came with it

[@knittingnirvana]

Very helpful, thanks, have a question though: I had already ordered a wrist monitor (yet to arrive) after which I found out it's not as accurate as the arm one, which would be more helpful: after getting its reading, to go to the pharmacy and have it checked with the arm monitor to find out the difference in readings then add (or subtract) that every time I use the wrist monitor? Or, should I consider the average of both readings to be the accurate one? Thanks loads!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I'll answer these questions on my live video on Friday 9/4/20 at 8 pm.

[@isooali9]

E 5 what

[@ThorD4602]

These instructions are incorrect for every wrist machine I have used. Follow the instructions that came with your machine. Why do it a different way? His advice of putting it on the thumb bone is very strange and aligns with no advice I've ever received from any doctor - it must be specific to this machine in the video. Read the instructions, don't need youtube for that.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

It’s following the instructions for THIS machine

[@Br4m76]

When we check it three times, which one should we use as the actual BP?

[@Madi-dt7bo]

It’s the average of the three

[@judycrisenbery2982]

I had an EMS tech tell me that they arent accurate

[@lindawenk2895]

Have "Er 4" code on my Meijer wrist blood pressure cuff. What does it mean??

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Error.

[@lindawenk2895]

@@AdamJStoryDC yes, that's obvious! But what KIND of error? What do I do to fix it or reset it?

[@ThorD4602]

helpful guy huh? Probably are not wearing it correctly. read your instructions carefully and follow them exactly and you won't get errors.

[@JaneH3675]

You're supposed to relax when taking bp. Can't relax when I'm having to hold my arm across my chest. I don't think this guy knows what he is talking about. Have to follow instructions that came with your wrist monitor if you are going to use it. I personally don't like them. Not very accurate.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

If you read the instructions, it says to hold your arm across the chest. I know what I'm talking about because I read the instructions.

[@tomgolab3958]

The ones I used in the past instructed to place arm /hand flat on the table level with heart.

[@johannaneuerburg785]

Wow, so what you are telling me that cuff is as accurate like the arm monitor. My Blood pressure goes up when I see an arm cuff.

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Try the arm one. Links below

[@shellyvidal5419]

what does it mean when a little heart pops up it only does it sometimes

[@AdamJStoryDC]

it is checking your pulse. It pulsates which is why you see it going on and off.

[@tomtom3378]

Hi have. A pacemaker and I do have irregular heartbeat at times I have been using a blood pressure monitor at home and it's been high 151/75 but when I took it into the drs my dr said the blood pressure monitor can't pick up the irregular heartbeats and this as why my blood pressure is reading high and inconsistenty when using the one at the drs which is the manual version and calibrated my blood pressure reads 130/85 but he saids with the one I have it as trouble detecting the presence of the mis beat I'm sort of conserned as I don't know who to believe as when my partner uses the same monitor her reading is normal but mine is high and low it's all over the place I'm on a blood pressure tablet which a different Dr put me on before I seen a different Dr I'm Very fit for my age very active as well I can walk very well up long high hills without any major issues I walk 4 to 5 miles a day at pace as well I'm thin build normal BMI I used to have a drink but stopped about 4 months ago when I first considerd having high blood pressure I don't smoke is there a blood pressure monitor out there for these types of heart beats or should I not carry on using the one I have thanks tom uk

[@goziennaka1524]

Can I check my blood pressure while laying in bed ?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Why do that? It's by definition supposed to be seated.

[@goziennaka1524]

@@AdamJStoryDC I have a wrist blood pressure monitor

[@Steve-km3nt]

Yes, you can. In fact recent studies have suggested that might be the most accurate way: Google taking blood pressure lying down.

[@danakibby627]

You should probably re-watch your other video when you took the blood pressure of the lady and then yourself actually your automatic blood pressure reading what is the highest of them all the wrist and the old school method was the most accurate yet you’re saying in this video the wrist is not as accurate as the self one

[@AdamJStoryDC]

The "old school" one is the best, but it takes skill to do it and you can't do it yourself. Also, you can't have a doctor that has limited hearing. Ha Ha

[@danakibby627]

The other thing is you should watch some of the videos with actual doctors that demonstrate and talk about the wrist one they point out you really shouldn’t bend your arm because it pinches the artery in the artery is smaller but that’s one is reading off of so your information is not correct

[@AdamJStoryDC]

The instructions on the wrist monitor is to put your wrist near your heart. You'll have to ask a doctor how to do that without bending your elbow.