Is there a medical term for the prickly feeling you get in your arms or legs whe!
Question:
Is there a medical term for the prickly feeling you get in your arms or legs when they "fall asleep."
What is the name of that sensation you get when you sleep on your arm or leg? And why does it get worse when you try to move?
Answers:
The "pins and needles" feeling is called Paresthesia.