36 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

My normal BP is 115/60, pulse 60 bpm.

 

Any time I go near a doctor, BP 175/95, pulse 75. I am not exaggerating.

ME too - called "white coat syndrome"

1 minute ago, Negita43 said:

ME too - called "white coat syndrome"

 

No biggy...I do it all the time...but not my post...555

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

You should compare the readings you get with what you get at a doctor's clinic or hospital. Take the meter with you, measure side by side.

 

I have done that several times to convince cardiologists I have severe white coat syndrome.

Lat month in my Govt Hospital, I stood on three different weighing machines, all gave different readings, varying from 182/75/57 to 168/68/40.

My Omron can give very different readings at ten minute intervals in the morning.

12 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

I'm not surprised.

 

Have you ever had one of those continuous 24/7 monitors? I've always fancied a go to see how things vary naturally during the day.

 

Maybe too personal, so feel free to ignore......hypertensive retinopathy? CSVD? Any other signs of problems related to high BP?

I have my eyes tested yearly. Very mild cataracts. No symptoms of CSVD, unless posters want to take issue with my cognitive functions.

 

I can get over 130 during the day. When that happens, a 4 day course of 25 mg Losartan pulls me down to  about 105 for three weeks. My record with 50 mg Viagra is 80/40.

 

I am told by a physio in Australia my fitness/exercise level is in the top 10% of people in my age cohort.

 

I just have to accept my subconscious is sh!t-scared of medicos.

 

 

 

34 minutes ago, BangkokHank said:

Check the exact wording. Maybe you bought a "Moron" blood pressure monitor rather than an "Omron"? Ha.

 

Maybe it was one of the Omicron BP monitors they produced during the pandemic... 

2 hours ago, giddyup said:

The seller tells me it was made for the Russian market, but orders were cancelled and now being resold here. They have said return it for full refund if concerned. It does come with a 5 year warranty, if that's worth anything.

 

Comments from the seller are a bit alarming:

"The weather is very hot and sometimes the warehouse staff make mistakes due to exhaustion." 

35 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

 No symptoms of CSVD, unless posters want to take issue with my cognitive functions.

 

 

 

 

 

55555

13 hours ago, Lacessit said:

You should compare the readings you get with what you get at a doctor's clinic or hospital. Take the meter with you, measure side by side.

 

I have done that several times to convince cardiologists I have severe white coat syndrome.

But be careful. 

Check the date of last calibration

I have had my Omron BP machine (made in Viet Nam) for almost 15 years, and never had a problem with it.

 

It gives about the same readings I get when I go to hospital and am measured there.

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

But be careful. 

Check the date of last calibration

I can remember checking a 8 yo BP machine at a hospital in Chiang Mai.

 

The last calibration was 8 years ago.

i do not think you need to worry too much about this. These are only for home use and may, in time, lose accuracy. They are used as a guide really. So you know whether to go to the hospital to check accurately and see doctors. 

This is a very mature technology. They are all about the same.  Buy the cheapest because you don't actually get more by paying more.

This seems a strange story...bought from the official Omron store...and questions it...has no markings...is this story fake. Even the title is BS

1 hour ago, RocketDog said:

This is a very mature technology. They are all about the same.  Buy the cheapest because you don't actually get more by paying more.

Not sure I agree with that. I still have a cheap no name model I bought years ago for about 3-400 baht, the readings I get from the new one I just bought and the old one are wildly different, as  much as 20 systolic and 10 diastolic difference.

If you paid less than 2000 baht then it's a fake.....

31 minutes ago, chuang said:

If you paid less than 2000 baht then it's a fake.....

Rubbish

On 7/20/2025 at 2:42 AM, giddyup said:

Bought an Omron HEM7130 ten years ago  from Lazada that finally quit on me, so bought another basic model an Omron BP701 from the "Official Omron Store". However, the new model has absolutely no identifying marks, like brand, model # or where it's made, so hard to know if it's even the real deal. The old model had all the correct markings, so assumed they all would do. Now I'm a bit skeptical as to whether I can even trust it's readings.

Omron is careful in protecting its brand integrity. The serial number and model is typically on a sticker that is affixed to the  machine. Either there was an assembly error and the sticker was not applied, or your suspicion is correct. Omron may have changed format and stamped the information directly to the machine (doubtful), but OMRON says on its website it uses a sticker.

 

Locate the serial number on both the original packaging and the rating label on the bottom of the device. 

Model Number:  Verify the model number (e.g., MD300C2) on the device and packaging against Omron's official website or customer support information. 

Lazada is an Authorized Retailer.

If you have doubts about the product's authenticity, contact Omron customer support directly. 

https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/th/customer-care

 

 

3 hours ago, RocketDog said:

This is a very mature technology. They are all about the same.  Buy the cheapest because you don't actually get more by paying more.

No they are not. Omron meets the gold standard for home devices. Many of the Chinese knock offs do not.

On 7/20/2025 at 6:04 PM, Lacessit said:

My normal BP is 115/60, pulse 60 bpm.

 

Any time I go near a doctor, BP 175/95, pulse 75. I am not exaggerating.

 

My subconscious knows hospitals and clinics are places where they can hurt me.

I have been told by a few doctors over the years including a cardiologist that that they expect your blood pressure to be higher when visiting a hospital due to subconscious stress or whatever, which is why they suggest you monitor it at home.

As one remarked, if taken at a police station he would expect it to be higher still.

2 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Omron is careful in protecting its brand integrity. The serial number and model is typically on a sticker that is affixed to the  machine. Either there was an assembly error and the sticker was not applied, or your suspicion is correct. Omron may have changed format and stamped the information directly to the machine (doubtful), but OMRON says on its website it uses a sticker.

 

Locate the serial number on both the original packaging and the rating label on the bottom of the device. 

Model Number:  Verify the model number (e.g., MD300C2) on the device and packaging against Omron's official website or customer support information. 

Lazada is an Authorized Retailer.

If you have doubts about the product's authenticity, contact Omron customer support directly. 

https://www.omronhealthcare-ap.com/th/customer-care

 

 

Thanks. The fact that there was no sticker gave me reason to doubt it's authenticity, plus there is no mention of the model # (BP701) anywhere on an Omron website. I sent an email to Healthcare yesterday but get a chatbot response which was useless.

9 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Thanks. The fact that there was no sticker gave me reason to doubt it's authenticity, plus there is no mention of the model # (BP701) anywhere on an Omron website. I sent an email to Healthcare yesterday but get a chatbot response which was useless.

Return-Select reason as fake.

8 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Thanks. The fact that there was no sticker gave me reason to doubt it's authenticity, plus there is no mention of the model # (BP701) anywhere on an Omron website. I sent an email to Healthcare yesterday but get a chatbot response which was useless.

I don't think it is fair or right  that the burden of verification is placed on you. I would return the device on the basis that there is no serial number. There is an obligation for the manufacturer to identify a medical device. Shopee is an Omron authorized retailer so you can  try there.

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

Thanks. The fact that there was no sticker gave me reason to doubt it's authenticity, plus there is no mention of the model # (BP701) anywhere on an Omron website. I sent an email to Healthcare yesterday but get a chatbot response which was useless.

 

I phoned the last con merchant and was on for a good 10 mins (a different pice of kit)

 

Is this genuine.....yes it uses the same parts?

Is it direct from the manufacture.....all the parts are from the manufacturer?

What about spares.....we can get spares that will fit it?

Are the spares genuine......Genuine spares will fit it

 

Then they just put the phone down on me.

13 minutes ago, stubuzz said:

Return-Select reason as fake.

I just initiated a return.

13 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

I don't think it is fair or right  that the burden of verification is placed on you. I would return the device on the basis that there is no serial number. There is an obligation for the manufacturer to identify a medical device. Shopee is an Omron authorized retailer so you can  try there.

I think I will buy a genuine one from Fascino Pharmacy, guaranteed genuine. Maybe pay a bit more but peace of mind.

Just now, giddyup said:

I think I will buy a genuine one from Fascino Pharmacy, guaranteed genuine. Maybe pay a bit more but peace of mind.

 

 

You should get the same one I did.......about 150B......same reading every time.......110/70.......it is very comforting....555

2 hours ago, giddyup said:

Rubbish

Go to any well-known pharmacy in Thailand and check the prices.

I have paid one Omron for nearly 2000 baht at pharmacy.

I have bought one from Lazada for 300+ baht..brand name never heard of..make in China..both give readings but I trust the Omron.

You paid peanuts you get peanuts 🥜

I used to go to a clinic very popular with expats.  My BP measured around 155. At home my Omron showed normal.

So I took my unit to the clinic and had a nurse check the old manual way. It matched my device, not theirs. No white coat syndrome for me.

In fact, I disregard the readings at most hospital check in. If you get them to check again in a minute it will be a good bit lower but still high.

 

At home, take 2-3 readings at least one minute apart. 

39 minutes ago, chuang said:

Go to any well-known pharmacy in Thailand and check the prices.

I have paid one Omron for nearly 2000 baht at pharmacy.

I have bought one from Lazada for 300+ baht..brand name never heard of..make in China..both give readings but I trust the Omron.

You paid peanuts you get peanuts 🥜

 

46 minutes ago, chuang said:

Go to any well-known pharmacy in Thailand and check the prices.

I have paid one Omron for nearly 2000 baht at pharmacy.

I have bought one from Lazada for 300+ baht..brand name never heard of..make in China..both give readings but I trust the Omron.

You paid peanuts you get peanuts 🥜

Just been to Fascino, bought a Yuwell YE660D for 1200 baht. Only had one model Omron and they use the Yuwell for giving tests in the pharmacy.

Send a picture to Omron, ask them!

 

https://omron.co.uk/en/home