Autonomic dysreflexia

If you have a high-level SCI, autonomic dysreflexia can be your body’s way of telling you that there’s a problem. Skin irritation, an overfull bladder or even clothes that are too tight can trigger the condition. Autonomic dysreflexia feels unpleasant – your blood pressure rises and your heart rate drops, and you often have sweating and a pounding headache – and it can be potentially dangerous. Try to find and deal with the cause immediately. If you don’t know the cause, you may need to seek emergency medical attention.