Hi Brown 163, same as me 59 years old and just in year 6 post meno. Thought I was getting through it all - not nice at times but managing. Was ok until 7 months ago when I started with symptoms. Hit my like a brick! Have the same as you chills, anxiety, and dry eye, sinusitis, tingling hands/wrists, bit of hair shedding.I have the digestive issues as well which is a nightmare and fuel the anxiety. So yes symptoms can get worse. I have tried HRT couple of times but gave up early as after initial benefits I felt really unwell. Back to the doctor to get advice on what else I could try.. nightmare of a time!!!