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what is postural hypotension got to do with the spinal cord injury?
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Default what is postural hypotension got to do with the spinal cord injury? - 12-25-2008, 06:11 AM

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Default 12-27-2008, 07:05 PM

if you have a spinal cord injury, the nerves that control when to dialate or constrict blood vessels won't function correctly. When you sit up or stand up if possible, the blood vessels can not constrict to keep your BP where it needs to be so you get light headed and that normaly will make you sit or lie back down to increase BP.
   
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