Blood pressure TRNC............

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 18:38

Any one know where i can buy a home battery blood pressure machine if so how much? Thanks.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 18:41

If anyone Chris / NurseAwful would know -she has been noticed in her absence over recent time so I hope she's OK

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 18:43

I've a Boots one which you can purchase at whatever the renewal price is for me to replace when I'm back in Blighty.



Richard

alshaheen


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 736

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 18:52

Hi Deniz I look at Sertaj Eczane next to Bektas Market near pia belle Hotel.I think 90tl

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 23:12

I cant remember the name of the shop but there is one on the ring road before the Belapais traffic lights that sell them

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 06:14

Thaks all. Brinsley i have looked on the Boots web site and they vary from £38 to £80 i will try to get a cheaper one here first thanks.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 06:20

The medical shop between the Bellapais lights and Pia Bella roundabout have them, prices vary. They are from around 100tl if I remember correctly.



Why not go to your local chemist and get your BP checked once a week, save some money.



Chris

carian


Joined: 13/03/2009
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 08:49

I bought one from Amazon and had it sent to my son's as I was going to the UK, it only cost £14 and is perfect for the job. If you know someone that is coming out that would be a cheaper option.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 09:08

They sell them in the pharmacy in Alsancak almost opposite Ibos Inn Bar. Coming from your direction pass the Golden Lady Statue and its the first pharmacy you come to on the left.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 09:15

Ok Thanks. Msg 7 the doctor want me to check my bp three times a day until my next appointment. It was a bit high yesterday. I said it was nerves!

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 09:19

be very wary of what Cypriot doctors call high, 8 years ago I was put on bp tablets and when I saw my gp in England he said it was not high enough for medication and they would have monitored me for 6 months. He told me that the first number is ok if it less than your age plus 100 and the lower number below 90.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 14:22

It was 160/90

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
03/06/2011 14:49

If you are CONSISTENTLY (emphasis on the consistently) 140/90 it is considered high. However a one off reading can give a false indication and it should be taken more than one time and on more than one day. Some peoples BP goes up when they know they are going to have BP taken - a sort of panic reaction.



Tango1