Increased spinal pain

September 27, 2026··

Anybody else have increased back and neck pain with stiffness? These chronic symptoms of increased dramatically since the last dose decrease.

Lexapro — 2.5 mg — 7 years — holding | without clinician

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Catina4d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Razor, sorry to hear this. While we wait for members to offer their input, I'll share some information we have about this type of withdrawal symptom. It's pretty common. I hope it helps! https://taper.community/thread/4b24f178-40ff-4176-bff3-44b116e205d4 https://taper.community/resources/blog/muscle-pain-and-tension-during-withdrawal I hope things improve soon!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Razor3d ago

WelcomerLexapro · holding

Very helpful. Thank you!

Lexapro — 2.5 mg — 7 years — holding | without clinician

MamaLa3d ago

NavigatorProzac · holding

@Razor - so sorry you are dealing with this. I have had excruciating back and neck and knee pain. More so after a cold turkey stop and reinstatement and then again after a couple of larger drops while tapering. Along with the pain I noticed that these areas when flared up were extremely weak. Put my back out twice, once sneezing and the other time cutting my dogs nails. Gentle movement along with fascial rolling has definitely helped when my back and neck are bad. Epsoms salt baths became a daily necessity at its worst. Arnica based muscle creams are also really helpful as they decrease the inflammation without adding another dig to the mix. I can also tell you I have had x rays and ultrasounds done on all Of these areas with “No significant findings”. Please take this as a sign to slow down or even pause your taper until The symptoms ease if you haven’t already done so. Once I learned this, I still Occasionally get the pain but am better able to manage it.

Prozac — 2.4mg — 4 — holding

Razor3d ago

WelcomerLexapro · holding

Thank you!

Lexapro — 2.5 mg — 7 years — holding | without clinician

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