Ipod touch 5 recognized by Itunes, but won't actually sync

Hi ~
I recently updated my itunes and ipod software. Now, my ipod touch 5 does not sync correctly. I go through all the motions of syncing my ipod, and itunes said it synced with my ipod, but I do not see the changes on my actual ipod. It is like there is a disconnect between my ipod and itunes, even though itunes thinks is has synced my ipod. None of my new playlists have transferred over to my ipod, and none of my new music from CDs has transferred either. My purchased music is fine of course.
Also, when I do sync my ipod, the little explanation of what's going on during the sync seems odd. It never says the items that it is transferring. All it desribes are "photos," "looking for apps to update," and "waiting to apply new changes." Nothing about music. This seemed odd to me because this was not like this before I updated, when I got a detailed description of the music that was being transferred.
Help please! I have tried rebooting my ipod, restarting itunes, authorizing my computer again, and re-syncing my entire library. The itunes software recognizes all of these changes, but not the ipod.
Thanks ~

Carolyn, does actually work? I've heard people tried that with no changes after. :(
miss elinor if you try it please let us know how you get on x

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