r/cfs is a subreddit with 88k members. The community frequently discusses looking for a doctor, me/cfs, cfs, me, and diagnosis, and they frequently recommend/review electrolyte drinks, electrolyte recommendations, and antihistamine, and the most common flair used is treatments, vent/rant, symptoms, advice, and tw: general.
For research, treatments, and personal stories regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
ME/CFS is a multi-systemic neurological disease, distinct from chronic fatigue as a symptom. For more information, please see our FAQ.
Popular Topics in r/cfs
#1
Looking For A Doctor
9 posts
#2
Me/cfs
9 posts
#3
Cfs
7 posts
#4
Me
5 posts
#5
Diagnosis
4 posts
#6
Symptoms
4 posts
#7
Pacing
3 posts
#8
Emotions
3 posts
#9
Struggling
3 posts
#10
Pe
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/cfs
Electrolyte Drinks
24 reviews
#1
LMNT
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#2
Tri-Oral
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Bulk
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Electrolyte Recommendations
15 reviews
#1
LMNT
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ultima
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Trioral
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Antihistamine
13 reviews
#1
Ketotifen
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Montelukast
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Loratadine
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cfs
#1
Treatments
: "Ten ME/CFS patients have now reported cumin powder has anti-PEM effects"
11 posts
#2
Vent/Rant
: "My therapist who I thought was really good is now telling me to work :|"
10 posts
#3
Symptoms
: "Does anyone else get "big PEM" and "little PEM"?"
6 posts
#4
Advice
: "sleep is completely fcked!! 😭"
6 posts
#5
TW: General
: "Feeling hopeless/ sad"
4 posts
#6
Success
: "Still kinda severe. Recently got heart broken.. but managed to get back to my beach."
2 posts
#7
TW: Diet, Weight Loss, Food Issues
: "[ Removed by moderator ]"
2 posts
#8
Sleep Issues
: "prasozin kicking my ass"
2 posts
#9
New Member
: "Need reassurance about bad PEM/crash"
2 posts
#10
TW: Death
: "Grieving and it’s toll on the body."
1 post
Member Growth in r/cfs
Yearly
+23k members(35.8%)
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Last updated: October 11, 2026