Questions about donating

[MistyP]

I was wondering if order to be a living donor for a kidney can you have any health problems?  The ones that I would be talking about in specific would be high blood pressure?  I know there is a lady close to my hometown that needs a liver.  I was wondering if I would be able to help or not.

[SWB]

MistyP,

Most facilities will not accept donors who have high blood pressure.  Having stated that, each facility appears to have their own guidelines, and I have heard that there are some facilities that accept donations from donors who have high blood pressure and are on medication.  However, I am not aware of any facilities which fit into the category.

Hopefully others on the forum may be able to shed additional light on the subject.