T.E.N.S. can be used for either acute (recent or short-term) or chronic (long-term) pain. The settings on the T.E.N.S. unit can be adjusted to more effectively treat either type of pain. Again, a physical therapist can assess your pain and advise you on the settings that would be best for your type of pain.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine used for allergies, hives, insomnia, motion sickness, and mild cases of Parkinsonism.A generic formulation is available.Common side effects of Benadryl include sedation, tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, constipation, dry mouth/nose/throat, difficulty urinating, and upset stomach. typical dose of Benadryl is 25-50 mg every 4-6 hours. Benadryl adds to the sedating effects of alcohol and other sedating drugs. It can also intensify the drying effects of medications with anticholinergic properties. Benadryl has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women. Benadryl is secreted in breast milk.
Benadryl, which is the brand name for the drug diphenhydramine, is classified as a first-generation antihistamine and has been used to treat various allergic diseases for many years. It is available over-the-counter without a prescription, and comes in many generic forms.