Thanks all! I think I have it figured out (at least for me & for now):

if I eat a decent meal approx 30-60 minutes before I take a capsule I only have occasional cramps. Bad pain and watery D is relieved simply by eating a more substantial meal before the caps.

The flushing is not too often and when it hits it only last 20-30 minutes- so no biggie for me.

Tiredness is still there, but getting better. It may have been related to the gut drama - sort of felt worn out because I wasn't keeping anything for long & had gotten dehydrated.

Part way into month 2 for Tec and I see the light LOL