Photos app no longer allows access to camera roll

Suddenly my Photos App now hides the Camera Roll album behind the "Albums" header, where I can't click on it. I can briefly drag it down, but I can't touch it quickly enough to select it.
The only way I've been able to look at those photos has been via the Camera app. I tried clearing all photos off the Touch and cycling through all both Camera and Photos, both of which show no photos or videos available, but as soon as I add a photo, the problem is back.
How can I reset Photos to show my camera roll again?

Let's assume you are in your camera roll. Now do the following:
1. Click on the home button once to get out of the camera roll
2. Double click on the home button. (Now you should see a number of icons on the bottom of the screen. These are the applications that are currently open).
3. Scroll sideways until you see the "Photo" app.
4. Tap and hold the Photo icon until it jiggles and there is a red "close" button on it.
5. Tap that red button and you'll see the icon disappear.
6. Click the home button once to get back to your desktop.
Now you have successfully closed the app and opening it anew will get rid of your problem.

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