Please Help, Devistated! iPhoto Library not all there

I'd appreciate any help with this:
I had over 4000 pictures in my library. I just uploaded quite a few more. They were all there. I went to do a backup and it for some reason wasn't working (thought nothing). When I re-opened iPhoto, I first only had 250 photos, so I exited, now when I open it, I only have 43.
I have not edited or moved any of the folders in the Library Folder. WHAT DO I DO!?

Cody
If the rebuild suggested by Smtr doesn't work, then you have a corrupted database file. You pics are safe: just go to your Pictures Folder -> iPhoto Library Folder -> Originals and in there you'll see your Roll Folders. They contain your pics.
Do you have an up-to-date back up? If so, try copy the library6.iphoto file from the back up to the iPhoto Library Folder allowing it to overwrite the damaged file. If not, then you'll need to create and populate a new library.
To create and populate a new library:
Note this will give you a working library with the same film rolls and pictures as before, however, you will lose your albums, keywords, books, calendars etc.
Move the iPhoto Library Folder to the desktop
Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
Go into the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop and find the Originals folder. From the Originals folder drag the individual rolls to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop.
In the future, in addition to your usual back up routine, you might like to make a copy of the library6.iPhoto file whenever you have made changes to the library as protection against database corruption.
Regards
TD

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