MY HUSBAND HAD NECK SPINAL STENOSIS SURGERY AND IT WAS SUCCESSFUL. HOWEVER, HE HAD TO BE TREATED 2 DAYS LATER FOR A PULMINARY EMBOLISM AND IS ON WARFARIN 3 MG FOR 3 MONTHS. HE IS RECOVERING FINE BUT NOTES ABOUT 2 NIGHTS A WEEK HE WAKES UP WITH SWEATING ON HIS CHEST AND NECK AND THERE IS A LOT OF IT! WHAT IS CAUSING THIS? THE NEURO SURGEON HAS NO RESPONSE - DOES NOT KNOW! PLEASE ADVISE! THANK YOU. MY HUSBAND IS 60 YEARS OLD AND IN GREAT PHYSICAL SHAPE AND NOT OVERWEIGHT .
Hi, I have gone through the details submitted with diligence, and I am sorry to hear about your husbands problems. Prolong surgeries are known to cause vein thrombosis; and It's good to know that he is recovering from it and the spine surgery. In this circumstance, increased perspiration on his chest/neck cannot be explained by any medical condition. But yes, we can get clues if we could know the reason for his awakening in the middle of night. Perhaps this could be hyperthermia or palpitation or other causes.  You may also check his blood sugars through a glucometer to rule out hypoglycemia.  Discuss with your husband to learn about the reason for his night awakening and review back to your doctor along with his blood sugars. Your treating doctor may be able to explain what is happening then to you. Hope this helps.  Good luck!!