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[quote=Anonymous]There are some things you can try that may help you get lower readings, but it’s possible that you’re experiencing these spikes in bp every time you’re upset about anything, so if you ever have high enough readings consistently that a doctor raises the possibility of taking medication, you may want to try it.

I’ve had white coat syndrome for decades. Like a pp, my doctor takes my bp a second time, at the end of a visit, if the nurse’s initial reading is high. It’s always lower then.

Here are some tips than can possibly keep the first reading from spiking quite as high.

-Go for a 15 minute walk before you leave for your appointment. Nothing strenuous, no incline or speed walking necessary. Your bp will be lower after getting a little exercise.

-Arrive early so you can check in with reception 15 minutes before your appointment to give yourself time to decompress from traffic and relax a bit before you get called back. This is not the time to check emails.

-Don’t sit with your legs crossed. Anything that restricts your circulation can mess with your reading.

-Take slow, even, deep breaths. Consciously regulating your breathing can help relax you.

-When that cuff is placed on your arm, close your eyes and think of something that is super relaxing to you. It could be getting a massage or petting your dog or swaying on a porch swing or your mom brushing your hair when you were little. Whatever is the most relaxing thing you can conjure, mentally put yourself there and keep taking those slow breaths.[/quote]

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