Peachy the Magazine September 2013 | Page 72

Inspire medicines she takes are to combat the side effects of the steroids. Long term use of steroids has serious consequences one of which is osteoporosis. Jane has osteopenia (pre-osteoporosis) currently and has to have infusions quarterly to combat the bone loss. If you have ever taken steroids you know what it does to your sleep patterns. Imagine taking high doses of steroids every day. Life with muscular dystrophy is stressful, difficult and exhausting everyday but to not be able to sleep at night is simply torture. Thomas, Jane, Luke, Maya, Jane and Luther Lockwood 72 PEACHY