I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis 2000, but I had symptoms (Raynaud's, hardening and thickened areas that would come and go) since 1980. In 2000 my fingers and wrists started looking like puffy paws. That is when I was officially diagnosed. I raised a severely disabled son so pretty much ignored my own health for 20 years. I am no longer able to ignore the overwhelming fatigue, pain, joint stiffness and bowel issues. I just learned that my ANA numbers are over the readable limit at the rheumatologist's office that I just recently began seeing. I have been prescribed Cellcept, but I have not started taking it due to the very frightening potential side effects. I am vegan, try not to eat any sweets or processed food, exercise daily and try to eliminate stress, but I would love to hear what has worked for other people, and if anyone else has taken Cellcept for systemic sclerosis.