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SusanEmeile here’s how MPNs may be linked to tinnitus:
Thickened blood – Too many red blood cells or platelets can slow blood flow, causing unusual sounds in the ears
Headaches and neurological symptoms – Nearly 50% of MPN patients get headaches, and tinnitus can come along with that
Poor circulation – Abnormal blood cells may not carry oxygen well, affecting the tiny vessels in your ears
High blood pressure – A common MPN comorbidity that can also cause tinnitus
Since you're on baby aspirin, that's actually helping by thinning your blood a bit — which is good for circulation!
My Hematologist told me it's from hearing the thick blood moving past my ears. Our blood is sluggish and we hear it. So strange... May not be this reason for everyone, but for some of us anyway ....
Have had tinnitus and headaches for a long time so not sure I can definitively say it due to my ET or not. Would be interesting to know for sure.
Tinnitus isn't a symptom that's well-documented as being directly linked to myeloproliferative neoplasms, so it's hard to give a specific answer in the context of MPNs.
That said, it's always worth bringing up any new or changing symptoms with your healthcare team. They can help figure out whether it's connected to your Show Full Answer
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