LindaBlue I have my blood pressure taken around my forearm. Dr. explained that as the cuff tightens, causes pain, so it's not a 'true reading'. Have them take it around your forearm. Don't let them give you any $<+# about it. If they insist, just tell the reading will be the same with confidence in your voice :-) Hugsxx

I know how it feels. And unless your blood pressure is extremely high, there's no point in applying pressure up to #240 or something. My doc says when the cuff is pumped too high, it I'd painful-duh-and that pain adds to a false reading. As @ssalters says, they can take it around your lower arm and get a correct reading. Didn't know about the wrist, sounds great ! Do know from my experience that lower arm works as well. Hugxx

Yes and they do have blood pressure cuff that goes on your wrist! Most dr's office have them! It doesn't even have to squeeze you, it's AWESOME!

It is a big issue for me as well. My forearm isn't as sensitive so they take my blood pressure there

Read this! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37229846/#:~:te...

The value of inquiring patients about local discomfort during blood pressure measurement for fibromyalgia detection. A cross-sectional study - PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37229846/