/r/cfs/

r/cfs

83k members
r/cfs is a subreddit with 83k 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 advice, vent/rant, treatments, symptoms, and doctors.
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

#1
LMNT
4.2 from 5 reviews
#2
Tri-Oral
4.0 from 4 reviews
#3
Bulk
4.0 from 2 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
Advice
: "did anyone manage to stop fawning in relationships while still moderate or severe?"
21 posts
#2
Vent/Rant
: "Finally got a bad one"
11 posts
#3
Treatments
: "For those who had success with B12 what were the signs?"
5 posts
#4
Symptoms
: "does the malaise ever make you start panting?"
3 posts
#5
Doctors
: "ME/CFS Primary Care Providers in Rhode Island?"
2 posts
#6
Comorbidities
: "Who else had sleep issues before ever having ME/CFS?"
1 post
#7
Activism
: "M.E. Relief Fund - Round 2"
1 post
#8
TW: Diet, Weight Loss, Food Issues
: "BMI 16 since 9 months - can't gain weight or eat enough (v.severe)"
1 post
#9
Self-Promotion Day
: "single female asexual, uk, Autistic, cfs"
1 post
#10
Pacing
: "Is staying stable a sign I'm pacing well or not?"
1 post

Member Growth in r/cfs

Yearly
+22k members(35.5%)

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Last updated: July 12, 2026