P a r e s t h e s i a r e f e r s t o a b u r n i n g o r p r i c k l i n g s e n s a t i o n t h a t i s u s u a l l y felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body. The sensation, which happens without warning, is usually painless and described as tingling or numbness, skin crawling, or itching.