I have been able to manage the mild/moderate UC somewhat (
prednisone tapers 1-2 times per year),
and have slowly learned triggers
and other behaviors that lead to flare-ups.
This holiday season I had a terrible flare (worst since diagnosis), including abdominal pain and loose, bloody bowel movements, and was hospitalized for 4 days. I slowly recovered and started feeling better after 60mg IV steroid in hospital for 4 days, then 60mg prednisone daily for about a week after.