Hi Erin! I may be the minority here, but the Oral Roids have not bothered me w/side effects at all. I have taken them several times and the only side effect I had was more energy *yah* and a loss of appetite *another yah*.
Alot of people have trouble w/the orals, so maybe the IV route is the way for you, but I think you really need to get in touch w/your Dr.

Good luck and do keep us posted.