Bupivacaine and morphine epidural use for refractory neuropathic pain relief in a Guillain-Barré syndrome patient.

Pain is common in the acute phase of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and can be severe and refractory. Pain in GBS may not always respond to contemporary pain therapy. An epidural can potentially be considered for the treatment of refractory pain after a careful patient-centered discussion with the patient about risks.