Paget's Disease Treatment

Treatment may include:

Medication

Medications may include:

• Pain medicine-such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Bisphosphonates-usually by tablet or by injection
• Calcitonin -administered by injection or nasal spray

Surgery

Surgery may be required if you have one of the following conditions:

• Bone fracture
• Severe degenerative arthritis
• Bone deformity

Self-Care

Recommendations include:

• Calcium , usually about 1,000-1,500 mg per day
• Adequate exposure to sunshine to promote vitamin D production in the skin (but limit time in the sun to prevent sun burning, wrinkling, and aging)
• Intake of adequate vitamin D , usually about 400 mg per day (more may be needed in older people)
• Regular exercise to maintain skeletal health, joint mobility, and normal body weight
• Avoidance of excess mechanical stress on involved bones
• A splint for an area at high risk for fracture