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Yes, it makes me feel trapped.

• genman 3y ago
  This description actually kind of makes sense. What could help (or could have no effect) is taking the blood pressure with the electronic device. There nobody could be next to you (entrap you) and you would have a complete control over the strap - you could take it off any time you felt uncomfortable if you just wanted to. I have an electronic meter at home and I use it time to time to check my pressure. I can be much more relaxed and I indeed usually lay down first.
• hwillis 3y ago
  Hmm, fair enough. It is possible to measure BP at the ankle (while lying down, legs flat), although it is usually higher. If you do want to test it yourself, that's an option. Your doctor probably won't really want to bother but it's certainly worth asking if you think that would be more comfortable.