My iphone 5 is in recovery mode and won't connect to itunes

I was trying to update my phone using itunes but now my iphone 5 is stuck in recovery mode and won't connect to itunes.

Hello nancarter97,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iPhone 5.  I would be concerned too if my iPhone was stuck in recovery mode and not recognized in iTunes so that you can restore it. 
I recommend the following article for the issue you described and specifically this step:
5. Use iTunes to restore your device.
If you don't see your device in iTunes, follow these steps for Mac or these for Windows.
Find the full article here:
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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