r/cfsme is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses cfs, fatigue, recovery, symptoms, and me/cfs.
For discussion about research, treatment and recovery from ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome), with a focus on science and recovery.
Popular Themes in r/cfsme
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do I explain to my mom that her pep-talks (gaslighting) don't help me and are extremely upsetting?"
23 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Devon woman died from malnutrition due to severe ME, coroner concludes | ME / Chronic fatigue syndrome"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Mitochondrial Testing Suggestions? (Pre-CFS Patterns + Current Access Point)"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Exploring a genetic basis for the metabolic perturbations in ME/CFS using UK Biobank"
2 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Fundraiser for ME Association"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cfsme
#1
Cfs
: "Survey on Cfs/ME+Dysautonomia and Meaning in Life (Approved by Mods, 18+, Short)"
72 posts
#2
Fatigue
: "2nd Rheum, “Some people just get Fatigue”"
42 posts
#3
Recovery
: "Is cfs Recovery more like rehabilitating back into the gym after a shoulder injury?"
39 posts
#4
Symptoms
: "Scared of these new Symptoms"
27 posts
#5
Me/cfs
: "Data on how 87 people recovered from Long COVID, post-vax, and Me/cfs"
21 posts
#6
Research
: "Turning our PhD Research into a real product - help us shape it!"
18 posts
#7
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
13 posts
#8
Treatment
: "Advice for Treatment in the UK?"
13 posts
#9
Exercise
: "Effects of a symptom-titrated Exercise program on fatigue and quality of life in people with post-COVID condition – a randomized controlled trial"
12 posts
#10
Me
: "Do you have a naMe for the super sickening flu feeling that coMes with cfs/Me?"
12 posts
Member Growth in r/cfsme
Yearly
+588 members(23.1%)
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Last updated: August 15, 2026