TS1424 Since security questions were introduced, by the time I have filled them in, I get a 'timed out' messagee

Hi All,
Since the security questions were introduced, by the time I get them all answered and entered I get a 'Session Timed Out' message, and it will not let me buy anything. Anything I can do ?.
Thanks for any help.
Grayjay

Unfortunately the solution Katie_Bug_88 proposed did not work for me, possibly due to the age of my Imac and its operating system.
However, Diane from the Itunes Store did suggest a solution which has worked, and I give it below for the benefit of others with the same problem. ( With her permission )
1. Open Safari
2. At the top menu click on the 'Safari' drop down..
3. Click on "Reset Safari .."
4. A Box appears which asks "Are you sure you wish to reset Safari?"
- Make sure all the boxes are checked, and then click "Reset" at the bottom.
5. Safari will re-open, Instead of letting it re-open, quit Safari.
6. After a few moments, try re-opening iTunes  - when the Security "Challenge Questions" re-appear, choose the ones you want to be asked, and answer them, then submit them.  You should be able to do so now.
Thanks to Katie_Bug for trying, hope this is of use to others.

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