When your limbs go numb

It is not uncommon for seniors citizens to experience temporary numbness of the hands and feet, especially if the limb has been in the same position for a long time. — TNS

It's a sensation of tingling, burning, prickling or numbness, most often in your arms, hands, legs or feet.

Usually, it happens after you’ve held a position too long – say, sitting cross-legged – that puts pressure on a nerve or limits blood flow.