Why am I having folders disappear in my Finder windows?

I just created some new folders in my Finder window and when I did, many preexisting folders disappeared!  I lost a lot of information and want to know if there is a way to get them back!

Have you tried to search for the folders with Spotlight? If Spotlight doesn't turn up any results try looking for them with EasyFind. It doesn't depend on Spotlight's indexing to find files/folders.
If EasyFind doesn't show your folders use Disk Utility to verify your disk. Also check free disk space to make sure you have a minimum of 20% free space.  If Disk Utility's Verify finds errors it is very important to back up before attempting to repair your startup drive. Don't use the disk for anything else until you are backed up because that might overwrite your data that you can't find.
Then boot from Lion's recovery partition by holding down Command-R immediately after you hear the startup chime. Don't release the keys until you see the Apple logo and spinning gear. Alternatively, you can hold down the option key in a similar fashion and select the recovery partition. Select Disk Utility and use the First Aid tab to repair your startup disk. It may take more than one pass to repair so repeat the repair process until Disk Utility says the disk is OK. Boot normally and see if you can now find  your files.

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