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.
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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
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