r/cfs is a subreddit with 86k 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, symptoms, treatments, and severe me/cfs.
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
Advice
: "How many of you have cfs without pain?"
37 posts
#2
Vent/Rant
: "My life sounds so absurd people thought I was a bot."
27 posts
#3
Symptoms
: "Low grade fever in PEM"
12 posts
#4
Treatments
: "How to reduce the energy it takes to digest food?"
7 posts
#5
Severe ME/CFS
: "I'm dying from ME"
6 posts
#6
Success
: "I finally got my therapist to understand."
3 posts
#7
Meme
: ":|"
3 posts
#8
Activities/Entertainment
: "Reccomendations: Virtual Walks or Tours Videos?"
3 posts
#9
Potential TW
: "A friend gone. What do you think of his views?"
2 posts
#10
TW: suicidal ideation
: "SI in PEM"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/cfs
Yearly
+23k members(35.8%)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026