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 advice, vent/rant, treatments, severe me/cfs, and symptoms.
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
: "Smart watch- Garmin vivoactive 5"
15 posts
#2
Vent/Rant
: "Does anyone else just… not know where it came from"
9 posts
#3
Treatments
: "Is anyone else dealing with the Oxaloacetate backorder? Have you had to stop before"
6 posts
#4
Severe ME/CFS
: "Just need to scream into the void. Tell me it’ll get better"
5 posts
#5
Symptoms
: "pem feeling like tonsillitis or allergic reaction?"
3 posts
#6
TW: General
: "Feel like I'm being pushed toward either work, or school and loans, neither of which feel even remotely reasonable right now"
3 posts
#7
Doctors
: "[HELP] Link of document with Anesthesia precautions for ME patients please"
3 posts
#8
Potential TW
: "How to learn to pace…"
3 posts
#9
Mental Health
: "The difference in pace between our body and us"
3 posts
#10
TW: Suicidal Ideation
: "it’s cruel to expect us to stay"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/cfs
Yearly
+23k members(35.9%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026