I to had to give up crocheting and I don't work at one thing for long periods of time. I will sew for a whilt stop and fold laundry then iron fabric and then go pack to sewing again. I used to work as a school custodian for years and for some reason using the vacuum and crocheting had something in common so I had to teach myself to vacuum with my left hand and give up crocheting. That is when I started quilting. So I guess you could say it was a good thing. Now I just make sure not to over tax myself. I only get a twang when I do a lot of hand sewing like putting a binding on a big quilt. Learn what works for you and keep doing it. I would never quit quilting.