SoBaycruiser Posted March 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I’ve been advised by my doctor to take my blood pressure at least three times per week. I really hate to pack my BP machine as it takes up space and weight. Can one visit the medical center for having your blood pressure taken without being billed for a doctor visit? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlemichael Posted March 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2018 If there are extra charges for taking your BP machine with you I'd bet they would be far outweighed by the cost of one visit to the medical center let alone three a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBaycruiser Posted March 12, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted March 12, 2018 If there are extra charges for taking your BP machine with you I'd bet they would be far outweighed by the cost of one visit to the medical center let alone three a week. I agree. That’s why I want to know if they would charge for taking BP. If yes, I will bring my own. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted March 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Answer is probably yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviking Posted March 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2018 We have a digital wrist cuff blood pressure monitor that weighs less than a pound and is easy to pack. The readings seem to be accurate as they coincide with the readings taken in our physician's office. The link below is for one like the cuff we use. You might consider getting something similar. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073H3CDJ7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B073H3CDJ7&pd_rd_wg=xybtJ&pd_rd_r=0VDD7KC7P2HPMPZH9FWE&pd_rd_w=AZlGw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRollock Posted March 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2018 If you can possibly be charged for a routine BP check(s) then you probably will be. Taking your own small gizmo would be a much more convenient and cheaper option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKP946 Posted March 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Previous cruises other passengers have reported a $100 charge for a visit to the doctor. Perhaps bring your own machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina915 Posted March 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Cheaper to get a cuff bp reader. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBaycruiser Posted March 12, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 12, 2018 We have a digital wrist cuff blood pressure monitor that weighs less than a pound and is easy to pack. The readings seem to be accurate as they coincide with the readings taken in our physician's office. The link below is for one like the cuff we use. You might consider getting something similar. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073H3CDJ7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B073H3CDJ7&pd_rd_wg=xybtJ&pd_rd_r=0VDD7KC7P2HPMPZH9FWE&pd_rd_w=AZlGw That looks promising. Smaller than what I have. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfvoyage Posted March 12, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Previous cruises other passengers have reported a $100 charge for a visit to the doctor. Yes, that's the basic fee, and it goes up from there. Chest X-ray is supposed to be $200, and medications are marked up quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted March 13, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Panasonic makes a travel bp monitor. More reliable than a cuff monitor. Takes up no room Model ew3109 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenidallas Posted March 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I have a Withings blood pressure cuff that plugs into my iPhone. It rolls up and fits easily into my bag. The readings are accurate too and the app records them all so I can check those with other health stats (like my sleep, heart rate, and activity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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