| Also Known As | Osteitis deformans. |
| Discretionary | Even if on medication with painkillers or bisphosphonates, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Disabled Donor Drug Index - preparations which may affect platelet function Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Surgery |
| Additional Information | Paget's disease of bone is very common in the UK, affecting about one in 20 adults aged over 50 years. The cause is not known. Many people with the condition have no symptoms and so will be accepted by the blood and tissue services. There is no evidence that it is spread by donation. It is most commonly treated with painkillers and bisphosphonates. The use of these drugs is accepted for other conditions so there seems no reason why individuals with Paget's disease of bone on treatment should not be accepted, provided that they are otherwise fit to donate. |
| Reason for change | Links have been added to 'Drug Index' and 'Surgery'. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |