Itunes password problem

I was having issues with itunes when it updated to 11.0.2 (not responding/ freezing and unable to force quit).
After doing some internet research I waited and updated to 11.0.3 (all problems seemed to stop).
However, though I was able to download some music the apple ID and password box popp-ed up after a bit.
No worries, I just entered my info and much to my shaggrin- the password keeps popping back as invald/ incorrect.
I clicked on the help link and tried eMailing myself the password, but have not gotten one eMail.
I wrote everything down and am being very careful about how I enter my eMail/ password/ caps and such.
I did log into this community forum, using my (store) apple ID and password which is the same for my itunes.
To check further I went onto my ipad2 and tried to download an app, since this too will ask for my apple password.
This worked, so I am not sure of the issue for itunes on my computer.
Quit re-opening application on computer, restarting or full power shutdown has not worked.
Has anyone had this similar issue? How did you fix?
Thanks for any info!!
I am on Mac- mt lion, itunes 11.0.3 (most current version).

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