Cannont update because all playlists selected to update no longer exists.

When I connected to itunes today, itunes states that the songs on my ipod cannot be updated because all the playlists no longer exist. I opened up MY playlist under just my name and there is nothing there. My library is still there and all the playlists I created are still there. Mine, the one that appears when the ipod connects, is empty. So I went to edit and selected a few playlists and then itunes stated that the dick couldn't be written to or read from. I also tried different ways to get that library in my list. I don't get it! I went to apple support and discussions, and the only thing I haven't done so far is to RESTORE my ipod. It I do this won't I lose my library on itunes and all the work I'be put into it??? PLEASE HELP. This should be more user friendly!
dell   Windows XP Pro  

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