Prolonged migraine aura without headache

Along with my autoimmune problems, I have had migraines since I was 6 years old. First I had classic migraines (one side of head throbbing, photophobia, vomiting), then I entered a long stretch where I seldom had actual migraines but still had headaches off and one. Later in life my migraines began again with a fury. I had always been told that migraines would go away in your later years. That may be true for some people. About 13-14 year ago I began having prolonged migraine aura without headache. By prolonged, I don't mean an hour like I read about on the internet, I mean 5-7 days. I don't mean just the flashing in my eyes, I mean difficulty staying awake, confusion, irritability, being unable to focus or concentrate and most of all having "jolts" inside my head. Some of these "jolts" seemed explosive and this whole process scared me to death. These prolonged auras were occuring every 7-10 days and lasting 5-7 days. It was the reason I decided to retire. I was missing too many days and couldn't get my work done properly. I was fortunate that I did not receive any problems from my superiors because they could actually see the problems I was having. After many months my neurologist was able to help me get this under control and I have been taking prophylactic meds since. Then 4 days ago, out of the blue, I was struck with one these again after not having one for 11-12 years. It was exactly like I've had before, but now that I'm so much older, how do I know I haven't had a stroke? It is still going on, but the second day was the worst. I couldn't raise myself from bed until sometime after noon, which is not like me. I mean that I could physically raise myself, but my body and mind insisted on sleep and it was deep, deep sleep with vivid dreams. The head jolts have continued. The change this time is that now my emotions are easily upset. By that I mean that I cry at the drop of a hat at anything, either good or bad, and this is not at all like me. I see my rheumatologist this week and I'm making an appointment with a new neurologist. I really thought this was over. On top of it all, I think I'm developing interstitial cystitis and through this "attack" I've had a lot of pain and burning, not only when I go to the bathroom, but inbetween too. I've been having symptoms off and on and my last three urinalysises and cultures have been negative. On top of that, my GERD is suddenly out of control and I'm having constant heartburn. I already take Nexium 2X a day and I've given up citrus and other things that aggravate it. I'm off all coffee now, but it isn't making a difference. It's hard to believe that everything could be connected, but I really don't know if they are. I apologize for this long winded speech, but it has helped to get it off my chest. I know things will get better, so far they always have. Sometimes its what you have to go through before you reach the better place that gets you. Thanks for listening.