Computer doesn't recognize iphone anymore

Suddenly my iphone won't play music and when I go into the music icon all of my songs are there 1800 of them but they are light in color and you cannnot click on the songs or playlist??????  When I plug in the iphone to my computer it says it doesn't recognize my iphone being plugged in.  I have tried all of the recommended troubleshooting ideas.........................now I am lost as to what to do?????????????  Please help!

wazandlisa wrote:
I have tried all of the recommended troubleshooting ideas.........................
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