About the Guest
Dr. Sadasivan Iyer is a renowned interventional pain specialist with a deep focus on trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain, and musculoskeletal conditions. With MD Anaesthesiology, IDRA, and international fellowships, he advocates for precision pain care through regional anesthesia and image-guided interventions. As a founding member of the Society of Integrated Pain and Palliative Care, he challenges myths around back pain, MRI fallacies, and “disc bulge” surgeries. His motto "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" underlines his philosophy of holistic pain management that empowers patients.
Episodes Transcript
Welcome to the Episod - 13 of the podcast
In this powerful episode of Rebooting the Brain, Dr. Sharan Srinivasan is joined by Dr. Sadasivan, a leading pain specialist from Manipal Hospital, to shed light on the often-ignored crisis of chronic pain. The conversation begins with trigeminal neuralgia—one of the most excruciating conditions known, often called the “suicide disease”—and expands into the broader landscape of pain that lingers even after surgeries or standard treatments. Actor Salman Khan’s personal battle with TN is mentioned to highlight just how devastating this condition can be. Dr. Sadasivan shares how his advanced techniques—like radiofrequency ablation and minimally invasive procedures—help patients who are often left without options. He emphasizes the importance of collaborative care with neurosurgeons to manage persistent, post-operative pain effectively. The episode also explores cancer-related pain, musculoskeletal discomfort due to poor posture and ergonomics, and the frequent misdiagnosis of complex pain conditions. His core message: pain may be inevitable, but suffering is optional. Dr. Sharan and Dr. Sadasivan call for greater awareness, better clinical evaluation, and structured pain management to ensure no patient is left behind. A must-watch episode for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.
Scripted narratives episode highlights
The episode opens with the stark truth: “Pain is more than a symptom. It’s a silent epidemic.” It follows the devastating impact of conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, also called the suicide disease, and explores how modern pain management offers hope.
Capturing dialogue
“The unbearable nature of this pain drives many to despair.” Actor Salman Khan’s moving words: “Every 35 to 40 seconds it used to give me a current… it took me 45 minutes to an hour just to eat one omelette.” “But how do you fight an enemy you can’t see? That’s where the specialty of pain management becomes critical.”
Episode transcript highlights
The human face of trigeminal neuralgia—patients enduring electric-shock facial pain misdiagnosed as dental or cancer issues. Featuring Dr. Sadasivan Iyer, consultant pain physician at Manipal Hospital, who specializes in chronic pain syndromes. Exploration of pain types: neuropathic, cancer pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic back or headache disorders. Cutting-edge treatments: radiofrequency ablation, minimally invasive procedures, and targeted pain interventions.
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© 2025 Rebooting The Brian.
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© 2025 Rebooting The Brian.