What's wrong if my leg has been asleep for a week?

The front of my lower right leg from the knee to the ankle has felt like its asleep for about a week now. Everyone is telling me that it is a pinched nerve, but what can i do to fix it? and why is it not affecting any other body parts? can it cause any other issues? it doesn't hurt, or keep me from working, it is just weird and aggravating. I don't have insurance or the money to go to the doctor, I was just wondering it there are any doctors on yahoo who might know whats wrong? thanks.