Positive Eliza, Negative Western blot- consistently... help?

Question

Since I was 16 (20) i have had some crazy health problmes. One of which is that when my blood is tested for HIV i test false positive every time. There are three stages of an HIV test- Eliza and the wester blot. The Eliza is run and tested twice.. I test positive every time on the Eliza but Negative on the Confirmatory. My doctor says its a rare condition....

I guess?

But lately I have noticed whenever I get sick, i get very very sick and it takes me FOREVER to get better. i am starting to think there is a link to all my strange health problems... help?

Answer 1

I test positive to HIV because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so it is a false positive.

Answer 2

You haven't listed any "strange health problems." It's not uncommon to have a false positive HIV test. That's why it's confirmed with a WB. BTW, why do you keep getting tested for HIV? You should first stop whatever activity you participate in that might put you at risk for HIV. That would probably go a long way toward improving your health.