Itunes file corrupt

I have my itunes library on an external hard drive.  Yesterday I tried opening iTunes but was getting an error after repeated attempts.  I noticed there was an upgrade available for 10.7 so I ungraded and continued to get the error.
Only after I upgraded did I realize the error was because my external drive was full and only had 8kb left of it!  After freeing up some room I am now able to launch iTunes except now it launches with an empty library.  I've tried repointing iTunes to that folder by holding down option when I launch.  I've also tried manually launching from my itunes libarary by dragging on dropping my itunes icons on the itunes folder.
I have a feeling the update corrupted my library file.  I have an update from awhile back but have since added music and made changes.  Is going to the backup my only option?
Thanks

You've done pretty much everything I can suggest except try your .xml file:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451

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