Pain but nothing else? is this crohns?

Hi, I used to use this forum a lot, but stopped logging in when i was well.
I am 26. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 19- not the typical way... I was anaemic and so had scopes, and biopsies confirmed crohns in my terminal ileum, although they didnt "label" me with Crohns as I did have any symptoms. A few months later, I developed diarrhoea etc and so I was started on steroids and then on azathioprine. I eventually achieved control of my disease and actually stopped all meds 2 yrs ago.

I have been well for the past 2 yrs, with occasional twinges of pain/ some loose stools, but nothing major.
3 weeks ago, I started to get pain in the right lower side of my abdomen. This has been constant but occasionally really kicks in and im in agony. I have had some loose stools, but nothing compared to the last time i was unwell with my crohns. (average twice per day, rather than once per day which is normal for me)

In this time, I have moved cities and I dont yet have a gastroenterologist here. Anyway, yesterday the pain was really severe and my GP had me admitted to the hospital- she thought it was my appendix.
Bloods and and ultrasound scan were normal. (my CRP was 4!) They referred me to a gastroenterologist and I was discharged but with plans to have an MRI of my small bowel, a colonoscopy and and a follow up appointment in 4-6 weeks.

Thanks for reading, but my question is- could this really be Crohn's? Iv only had one flare up before and it felt so different to this! If my bloods are normal, and I dont really have diarrhoea, could it be my crohns when my only real symptom is pain?! They have taken a faecal calprotectin. I feel like they just said it could be crohns so they could discharge me. I didnt feel that the really trusted my Crohn's diagnosis.

I know this sounds stupid, and obviously I want my scans etc to be normal, but if they are, I really don't know what I'll say!
Thanks

Docs place too much emphasis on blood tests. Some people's inflammatory markers rise during a flare-up; other people's don't. The faecal calproctectin is a more accurate marker for intestinal inflammation, so I'm glad they're running that test at least.

It could deffo be Crohn's. The hospital may have discharged you, but they have ordered all the right tests. It may be wise to stick to a low residue diet (google if you don't know what it is) in the meantime.

Hi again, was just wondering what you all take for pain relief?! I'm taking paracetamol 4 times per day. Iv been told to avoid anti-inflammatories and codeine etc. This isn't a crampy pain so buscopan won't help.

Just need some advice re pain killers? Thanks x

Thanks, the gastroenterologist I saw in hospital a few days ago said that I should avoid codeine due to the constipating side effect. I think I'm going to have to risk it though as this is awful!
Thanks for your support!