@lpockat Mine was controlled after a few months at one 3 mg/day. At 15 mo I tapered that off to one every other day and then every third; half life of Budesonide is only a few hours so shouldn't make a difference, but ehh. It took about 2 weeks for the skin on my arms to thicken, along with applying a thick hand lotion to arms after showering. Some of the neoprene and latex arm sleeves help with gardening; fewer bruises and scratches. Consider checking with your GI to see if there is anything else that can help with your symptoms. My CC was triggered mostly by stress and poor sleep; I already was on a restrictive diet with gluten free (celiac) and other intolerances. If you can find a nutritionist knowledgable about collitis, that might help too.