A spinal cord injury is more than using a wheelchair. Paralysis, and the inability to walk are the primary and most obvious complications after a spinal cord injury. However, most days not walking is the least of my worries. Unfortunately, there are many secondary conditions that need to be considered as well. Severity and level of injury will affect the number of complications. As will factors such as age, weight, diet and immune function. Unfortunately, secondary complications after a SCI are generally a matter of when, not if. Simple things can potentially become life threatening. It can take longer to diagnose many problems if your body isn't able to tell you something is wrong, and…