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Why are we required to sit down when getting our blood pressure taken? Would the results be affected if we were standing?

when patients get their blood pressure taken at the doctor’s office, the doctor requires you to sit, legs uncrossed. But what would happen if we stand up to get our blood pressure taken? can we stand? or do we have to sit? And why?

acetanilide,

Yes

acetanilide,

Good luck. Feel free to message me if you need to talk.

acetanilide,

Yes, standing vs sitting affects the reading.

In my case, I have a type of dysautonomia where either BP or HR change significantly when sitting vs standing vs laying down.

acetanilide,

Ok but they also have periscope glasses?? How do i wear both…🤔

acetanilide,

Wasn’t sure if I should believe you or not, so I looked it up

…I’m still not sure if I can believe this

acetanilide,

Thanks for asking.

It’s actually both. I have some other health issues, so it’s not just the long covid, but covid was the last straw. From covid alone, I have heart issues, lung issues, GI issues, brain fog, extreme fatigue. And because of the heart issues, i currently cannot take any adhd meds, so my concentration is shit. I also experienced medical trauma during this time, so i have a bunch of mental health issues now too.

Basically, there is no part of my body that hasn’t been affected by covid. It is a terrible disease that i wouldn’t wish on anyone.

And yes, i am vaccinated and boosted, which i think is the only reason i didn’t die.

acetanilide,

I never lost taste/smell. But, I lost everything else. I can’t work anymore because of covid. It fucked me in the worst way. I’m an American and our disability system is fucked too. So I’ve been without pay for 2 years. I’m out of money. I don’t know what to do tbh.

acetanilide,

Whatever you do, don’t reply “not that fat”

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