I have had trouble getting up after a lumbar puncture and blood patch. The blood patch fixed the excruciating pain, but I still have a headache that worsens when I lift my head, and the pressure is really strong. Both of my ears have been completely plugged since. I'm also dizzy, nauseated, and have lower back pain. I realize some headache is normal afterward, but it feels like something is wrong. I have contacted my doctors to ask, but am still waiting to hear back. Does anyone have thoughts on this?