Changed my apple ID and Lost all my purchases

I recently changed my e-mail in my iTunes account information, which is also my apple ID and I have lost all my purchased music. How can I get all my purchases back?

YES!
I can access the old account by changing password BUT can't see my purchases listed...
Any suggestions?
TIA
Found the missing songs (not obvious- need to hit the 'buy' button in iTunes!), still trying to download as my MBA is new and must be authorised; waiting.......
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