/r/cfs/

r/cfs

86k members
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

#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
: "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