I get these. I looked it up online and I found it to be a migraine with aura. I don't get a headache just flashes of light. Looks like "snow" from the TV. I haven't gone to a Dr. becuase it doesn't hurt and lasts about 30 mins or so.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1999. Had an intestinal resection in 2001. I've been pretty much symptom free until now.
The last month I've had two stomach aches that lasted for a week. The first one I waited to see my GI until AFTER my period to make sure it wasn't cramps from that. Though...