PDF created in CS6 now produces a "Cannot Open File" error when I try to reopen it :(

I created a file in Illustrator CS6 (v. 16.0.0), and saved it as an (editable) PDF. When I try to reopen that same PDF inside Illustrator CS6, however, I get a "Could Not Open The File" error. 
The file opens in Acrobat just fine, but I need to continue editing/working on it.  Opening it in 5.1 works but it's all flat and not ideal for editing.  Renaming the extension to .eps or .ai didn't work, either. I also looked into potential font conflicts (none) and restarted my Mac (OS 10.7.5) to no avail.
Thoughts/suggestions most welcome!

Illustrator is not designed to be a pdf editor, so save a .ai file backup always.
A restart, as you did, of Illustrator or your mac will allow you to open the .pdf, or resetting your font cache with fontnuke.
Update to 16.04, and especially check if acrobat needs updating.
I have had and so have others problems with making .pdfs if you do not have a printer chosen, usually you get an error could not save .pdf but check you have a printer chosen in system preferences >> Print & Scan .

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