Omron
I understand you should wait for awhile (30 minutes?) after taking your BP before taking it again. You should also wait after any activity and stay seated for at least five minutes before taking the measurement.
Yep, Omron here too.
At home, I sit down for a few minutes. I always take the measurements first on the left arm, then on the right to see if they agree. If not, then I take the left again if there is more than a 10-point difference. My placement of the wraparound can make a significant change. Now that I've done this a few hundred times, my method is more consistent.
Always relate your pulse rate to the Blood presssure. For mre, I know I am dehydrated (blood volume) if my BP is less than 100/55 with 80+ pulse, Then I drink at least half a pint of pediatric electrolyte to boost the blood electrolyte concentration, and my body responds by asking fo more water to increaswe the blood volume so as to get the electrolyte concentration back where it belongs, hence rehydration stabilized. I found that just drinking more water only temporaritly relieves dehydration, and then only a little. If the electrolytes are already low the kidneys will get rid of the water I just drank to bring the electrolyte concentration back up, which just makes me again dehydrated with vertigo reappearing.
I keep some Dollar Store pediatric electrolyte ($1 per pint) or brand name PedialyteTM ($3 per pint) around in case my BP drops because of dehydration. But never if it is higher because I forgot to take my diuretic medicine.
The Omron home device has been priceless to keep me on track, especially when the weather is very hot and I work outside.
The CVS pharmacy I talked to highly recommended Omron.
Omron here too.
Got it on Amazon.
“My wife takes my BP manually, but I want to start taking multiple readings in a day.”
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Why? Do you expect to get close to the same readings after each check?
Did you know...In 1995, the JNC 6 (JNC is the Joint National Committee) set the standard for optimum BP at 120/80 with hypertension starting at 140/90. And that’s for everybody. That means, according to them, my 120 LB wife should have the same BP as I who weighs in at 255.
In 2004 - JNC 7 stated, the risk if CVD beginning at 115/75 mmHg doubles with each increment of 20/10 mmHg.
Prehypertension now is 120/80.
In 2014 - JNC 8 - Ages less than 60 - Normal is now 140/90
Ages 60 and older - Normal is now 150/90
IF, you able to get some free time, give this video a look see. It’s kinda long but if you’re concerned about BP, you may find it interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtrwET33aeo