Cannot unlock iphone 5 ios 7.0.2 using my passcode

Unbelievable. I've had problems with the iPhone before but this is just ridiculous. I've seen other complaints about this, yet there's no bug fix. The only "help" I can find to get back into my phone is here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212. So far, the instructions aren't working since everything requires the now useless pass code. Apparently, I should have used ESP to know this would happen and not check the encrypt box.  Now I need my pass code to restore my last back up (the one that doesn't work).  Important: I did not forget my pass code and I am not entering the wrong one. I just used my phone a few hours ago, but when I tried to use it later my iphone would not accept my pass code. I can't even wipe it clean at this point. So I'm pretty much stuck with a piece of expensive trash. Thanks a lot Apple. Next time I'll buy a different smart phone. iPhones have way too many problems and I'm tired of losing my info and wasting time trying to fix your mistakes. iTunes won't restore and I won't use iCloud after my contacts list went to someone else's phone after a backup.
Strangely, iTunes did an automatic backup AFTER I got this message:
iTunes could not back up the iPhone "my name" because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the iphone before it can be backed up. (Try again) or (Cancel).
I'm at a loss...and I hate you Apple.

Thanks for the advice Ocean20, but I didn't have my stuff backed up to iCloud. I had my contact information go to someone else's phone on the same account and that caused some problems, since he had access to my personal information.
I did get back into my iPhone, but the only way to do it was to wipe it clean. When I tried to restore my last backup from iTunes, it only restored the apps, not the data stored. I don't think there is a solution to this problem. I'm afraid to use the pass code lock now and I have sensitive, personal info on it. I just hope Apple fixes it soon.

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