IPod library wiped out

I was downloading some video podcasts from iTunes when it quit by itself. I went back into iTunes and found that the podcasts were still downloading normally. However, after this happened, I found that all the music and videos that I had synced from my computer were missing. The ones that I downloaded straight from the iPad itself are still there. Anyone experienced the same problem?

yes i just got my ipod nano 4gen 16gb and when i was traveling i uploaded music onto it and when i got home i uploaded music and i ahve igleast $300 worth in music on my own not only fron itunes but other places and when i went home and sync new music i lost all of my other music so if any one can figure this out plz let me know im not very plzed with this being my first ipod

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