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Mine frequently drops to the low 90s (or even 80s) based on the Apple watch, despite normally being 98-100. I'm certainly not in good shape, but still, should I
by thebean11 6y ago
Mine frequently drops to the low 90s (or even 80s) based on the Apple watch, despite normally being 98-100. I'm certainly not in good shape, but still, should I be worried?
- sp332 6y agoWell I don't think it sounds like Covid-19 specifically, but it wouldn't hurt to get that checked out. It's not something that happens to most people, if that's what you're asking.
- nradov 6y agoWrist devices are generally not very accurate. I mean they can be accurate under ideal conditions, but if you're moving around a lot or sweating or the band is loose or you have dark or hairy skin then you might get a low reading. Better to use a real pulse oximeter that clips onto your finger. They're cheaper than an Apple Watch.
- bobthepanda 6y agoWasn‘t there also a thing with the finger oximeters as well? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/22/health/oximeters-covid-black-patients.amp.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/22/health/oximeters-covid-bl...
- jhayward 6y agoMine does as well. I attribute it to the fact that my arms aren't skinny, and I can impede blood flow by, e.g., "crooking" my elbow and compressing blood vessels there. I also sleep on my arm, which I suspect likewise impedes blood flow to the wrist area. If I stand up, take a few deep breaths, and then rest my arm on a level surface I get high 90's right away. So i don't worry about the outliers (much).