Hi, I'm trying to find out if it is possible that taking effexor xr for years could possibly have caused the inflammation in my TI that was seen on my recent colonoscopy. I'm seeing a GI specialist in the morning but I"m just curious. I also experience a fair amount of rectal bleeding (usually after going for a walk). I also have a history (last 5 years) of ischiorectal abscesses and fistula. Too much info I know :) I'm more of less trying to figure out why the inflammation of my Terminal ileum showed up now and not 5 years ago when the other stuff started and whether or not effexor may have played a role in any of it.