estrogen and migraine

Hi all-

I have a question about estrogen and migraine. I'm just now starting to get my menstrual cycle and my migraines back after a prolonged respite from pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Now that I know I can be completely pain free when my hormones are stable and I've got plenty of estrogen in my system, I want to know how to achieve this PERMANENTLY!!!!

I know I can't do the pill (it's what triggered my migraines in the first place), but I've heard that things like patches, injections, or subdermal pellets- things with a controlled constant release of estrogen- might be helpful...does anyone have any experience with this? I've also heard about an increased risk of stroke- but I don't understand what causes the increase- would bioidentical estrogen with no progresterone have the same effect?

Also- any recommendations for doctors, accupuncturists, etc. in the Washington, DC area? I'll try anything. :) 

My situation: constant tingling, burning sensation, tightness in right side of neck head and face (it's not horrible- just ever present), pretty bad TMJ, ~1-3 migraines per month

Things that help me now: B2, fish oil, good sleep habits, and avoidance of food triggers ( caffeine, nuts, alcohol, cheese)

Things that haven't helped: beta blockers (helped for a little while), sumatripan (the BURNING!!! AARGH!!), biofeedback, accupuncture. 

I'm glad to have found this place!!!

Margaret