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Our goal is to raise awareness of Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome, ensuring timely diagnoses, effective treatments, and a supportive community for children and teens affected by AMPS.

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Understanding AMPS

Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) is a chronic condition that causes intense, widespread pain in muscles, joints, and bones, often triggered by injuries, illnesses, or stress. In children and teens, the nervous system can overreact to normal pain signals, amplifying them to extreme levels. Living with AMPS is challenging, but early diagnosis and a combination of therapies can help manage symptoms. By learning more about AMPS, we can create a supportive community for those affected.

AMPS mostly affects children and teenagers
Triggers include illness, stress, and injury
Hard to diagnose as symptoms vary from patient to patient
Effective treatment may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and desensitization.

Our Mission

Our mission is to increase awareness and understanding of Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS). We aim to ensure that more children and teens receive timely diagnoses, effective treatments, and support throughout their journey. By building a supportive community where individuals with AMPS can connect and share their experiences, we strive to alleviate feelings of isolation and offer a platform for mutual support.
Our goal is to become a trusted resource recommended by hospitals, helping as many children as possible. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by AMPS and fostering a network of support that empowers them to navigate their journeys with hope and resilience.

Tips and Tales

Get insight from professionals and real people diagnosed with AMPS

Not only will an organization like Eleanor’s help patients and families unite but will also provide valuable resources for providers to make sure individuals with amplified pain receive comprehensive, and empathetic care that addresses the needs that patients value the most.

When going through my AMPS journey, I wish I had a community that was experiencing a similar life to me. Support from people who understand what I am going through would have made my ups and downs more tolerable.

Recent studies have shown that online support communities provide concrete benefits to participants with chronic health conditions, like AMPS. Specifically, patients who use online support communities, like this one, are more likely to experience positive health outcomes and make better health care decisions than patients who don’t take advantage of these communities. Also, the support from others facing similar health struggles can be invaluable in helping patients feel less isolated and better understood.