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paresthesia

A sensation of tingling, numbness, or 'pins and needles' that typically occurs when pressure is applied to nerves, often when a limb has been in one position for too long.

Examples:

I experienced paresthesia after sitting cross-legged for an extended period.
The doctor explained that paresthesia can be a temporary condition caused by nerve compression.

sleeping foot

A colloquial term used to describe the temporary condition of numbness or tingling in the foot, usually due to restricted blood flow or nerve compression.

Examples:

After the long flight, I woke up with a sleeping foot and had trouble standing.
He shook his leg to wake up the sleeping foot after being on the beach for hours.

neuropathy

A general term for conditions that involve damage to the peripheral nerves, which can lead to symptoms like numbness and tingling.

Examples:

She was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, which often caused her feet to fall asleep.
He learned that chronic neuropathy can result in frequent paresthesia in the extremities.