Pain without an active flare

[53Newbie]

I was diagnosed with Crohn's for the first time at 53. My most recent colonoscopy showed no inflammation, but, I am still experiencing pain and fatigue. To a lesser degree - far lesser- than when originally diagnosed, but still there.

Is it possible to have active Crohn's without having inflammation?

 

[Scipio]

The pain may be due to inflammation in an area that cannot be seen via colonoscopy - like nearly all of the small bowel.

Has your small bowel been assessed recently via MRE or capsule camera?

 

[53Newbie]

That makes very good sense. No- my small bowel hasn't been assessed. My pain has always been on my lower right side even though the visible inflammation was substantial at the illness ileum

Thank you!