Lost handles on the gradient tool in LR4

Hi,
Does anyone know the quick fix for this problem? Currently when I use the gradient tool I have no way of gettng back into the individual gradients that I have created - the little clickable circles that used to show up on the image have gone! Have tried everything I know about without reinstalling the software as Im scared of damaging/ loosing my catalogues and settings. Before you ask, yes I am in the gradient tool - the adjustments panel is viewable and apart from invisible handles seems to work as usual.
Cheers,
Emma

Genius - thanks so much my migraine is fading already!

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