Upgraded iCloud storage already "full"?

Hi,
I recently attempted to load all my old DVD-archived photos into my Mac Mini. This auto-populated my iPhoto library. I figured that this also would (and did) eatup my iCloud storage space - So I upgraded to the 50GB/year option. (and have gotten the email confirmation of the upgrade)
I've had trouble turning on the photo sync function on my mini since then, I figured due to the massive amount of image date that was being uploaded/downloaded to and from iCloud.
I followed online support instructions to reset photostream: turn off the photostream function in each of may OSX and iOS5 devices, and reset the Photo stream from the iCloud website.
I now have an empty photo stream and still an almost full iCloud (48GB/50GB)!
1. Is this iCloud usage accurate (are the servers down? does it take a while to update?")
2. Is there any way to refresh the actual usage?
I've already deleted practically everything on iCloud using the system prefrences on my OSX devices - but still no change in the space consumption; I would love to keep the 50GB, but if there is some error on the consumption status, I'm tempted to downgrade
would appreciate any input or suggestions!
thanks
Migs

Mine updates when I choose 'show all' and then choose iCloud again. Photo Stream doesn't count towards your storage used. Are you sure you aren't reading it as using 48 GB, when actually it's telling you you have 48 GB left.

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