Free Fluid in Posterior Cul De Sac

L.:

It sounds more like Sciatica than it does free fluid.

You need to see an orthopedic specialist who deals with spines and hips. You could have a herniated disc as well - I don't know - they will need to do an XRAY and see what is going on.

Good luck!!

Does your doctor speak broken english? I'd ask him again why you are in such pain. It sounds to me like you have a pinched nerve somewhere... You probably just need to favor it and rest.

That sounds a lot like how I felt when my sciatica was really bad. You can google certain stretches that will help loosen the tendons that are causing so much pain. A chiropractor can help quite a bit too. Hang in there, it will get better!

http://www.reference.com/motif/health/what-is-fluid-in-po...

You're symptoms don't match your diagnosis. Hmmm...

What does your GYN say about the free fluid in your cul-de-sac? It's not something that should normally be there. And it's not normal to have the pain you are describing. I would start with your GYN and go for there. If they think the pain and fluid are not related, then see an Orthopedist.

You need to go to a specialist, look for an orthopedic office in your area. These symptoms are not normal with pregnancy and shouldn't have persisted so long after giving birth. You need a doctor, not advice from us!

Well, I keep changing my answer. Here's what I found:

"Medically speaking, the "posterior cul-de-sac' is generally recognized as the area between the rectum and the uterus in the female body. It is also known as the " Douglas Pouch'.The diagnosis of fluid in the posterior cul-de-sac is usually discovered during an ultrasound of the pelvic region, an MRI or a CT scan, or even a standard pelvic exam. If there are abnormalities felt by the physician during the physical exam (which will usually result in some level of pain or discomfort by the patient).This particular diagnosis will also be rendered when the patient had a cyst or cysts that have ruptured. Once these cysts rupture, the fluid that was contained within the cysts is expelled into the cul-de-sac region of the body. Because this particular area is a very common location for endometriosis to thrive, the fluid will frequently be discovered during the diagnosis and treatment of the endometriosis.In the case of the patient for whom the accumulation of fluid is unexplainable or unable to be accurately diagnosed, a procedure known as a "culdotomy' may be performed. This procedure is basically a simple needle puncture and subsequent aspiration or drainage of the fluid within. The fluid is then handed over to the lab for testing purposes. Most commonly discovered is the simple and non-alarming fluid from a ruptured cysts. Not so common, certain components may be found within the test sample of fluid that alerts a physician to a more serious condition or illness, but this is usually not the case. It is very rare that a sample of this fluid will result in anything that is cause for major alarm. There are no tests using this method that are used in the diagnosis of any cancers. More likely than not, this particular issue is temporary and harmless."

http://www.reference.com/motif/health/what-is-fluid-in-po...

I had a similar experience my 8th month and continued pain (tho not abdominal pain) after delivery. My friend suggested a dislocated pelvis- she had this and after a Dr 'diagnosed' her with arthritis, she gave a physician therapist a chance. Both she had and I ha immediate relief after an adjustment. Some rehab of the muscles was also needed until they were retrained/relaxed to stop pulling the pelvis out of its natural state. Anyway, just a thought.. And don't let a Dr tell you the pelvis is fused (apparently this was taught until recently), since labor and delivery are only successful when the pelvis separates. Best of luck!