What causes cold sweats?

I broke out in cold sweats this morning while getting ready for work. it used to happen to me a lot years ago, but hasn't since. my arms, palms and face were soaking wet. it's such a HORRIBLE feeling! I had to stop what I was doing and sit for a few minutes.

I was well rested and had no anxiety about anything. I got out of the shower, went into the kitchen and had a few sips of coffee. then it started 1/2 way through blow drying my hair.

anyone have an idea what causes this to happen?

Hormones?

Message edited 1/22/2008 9:37:49 PM.

That is a terrible feeling. I just had this happen to me at work a week or so ago.
I think it can be a number of different things.
I think mine was from hormones. But, it can be from anxiety or not had eaten in awhile.

hormones... interesting. I was hoping it would be something more specific so I could do something to prevent it from happening again.

I skipped the coffee this morning until after I dried my hair. I'm fine today.

Low blood sugar maybe?

I would def have to say that I agree with very low blood sugar.... I have been having this problem since I was about 9.