Excessive Sweating During Pregnancy: Causes & Relief

Question
Dear Doc,

I'm at my 29th week and I sweat a lot every day and night even though I don't really feel hot.  Is it normal during pregnancy?  How can I treat this?  

Thank u!  

Answer
There are many causes for increased sweating. You may, perhaps, have fluctuations in your glucose level and may become hypoglycemic at times. Some women sweat when going from one temperature into another temperature (i.e. from the street into a department store). Some women have copious discharge from their sweat glands. I do not know the exact cause of excessive sweating during pregnancy  and can only suggest that you try to keep dry and wipe yourself down with a towel when it occurs. I have even had complaints of sweating after eating ("gustatory sweating"). I have not been able to find any literature on this. Sorry.