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I have the same problem. So I kept a diary of my home readings and took those records to my doctor visits. They included my records in my medical file and ignored the office bp reading. I had to do this because I didn't want to be given medication based on the office reading. When they did that in the beginning, I ended up in ER because bp was too low. When dosage is based on home readings, I'm fine. Take your bp machine with you to the office visit and the nurse can verify it is calibrated correctly. Even though I think I don't worry about it, it is still too high at the doctor's office. But the doctor looks at my diary and says, great numbers!

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Whenever I go to my specialists, they want a BP reading right there. Since I do vitals every morning at home, I take my vitals logbook with me. It has my weight, time of day, temperature, and 3 BP readings. Okay, I admit I am OCD, but I do need to report my vitals everyday for dialysis! I figure my home readings are more accurate because of all the factors in the office: my mood, driving a long ways to get there, anxiety over the appointment itself, etc.

Always make sure your doctor's office is aware of your home readings. And if they want proof, take in your machine to make sure it is calibrated close to the one in their office.
Ginger