Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Ever hear of "white coat syndrome"? When you go to the doctor's office and a nurse takes your blood pressure it is elevated. Why?
Ever hear of "white coat syndrome"? When you go to the doctor's office and a nurse takes your blood pressure it is elevated. Why?
You become apprehensive about what the reading will be so your blood pressure is elevated. Vicious circle Vicious cycle. How do you NOT become apprehensive and distort the reading? Anyone know?
Hahahaha ... I have to say when a nurse takes my blood pressure, it's not elevated due to apprehension.
Anyway ... I suppose you could use the time in the waiting room to meditate and calm yourself. I mean, even when I don't arrive early for the appointment, I have to wait at least 15 minutes in the waiting area before going back to the exam room.
The usual pattern for me Walt is that the nurse has to take it twice. The first time it's maybe 150! Then after a few minutes she will take it again and its around 120 which is the usual neighborhood. I just can't figger out WHY it works that way. Clearly it affects lots of folks in the same way or they wouldn't have created a name for it. It's annoying! Thank you for your reply! :)
Walt O'Reagun 