AppleID recovery and App updates/download

My AppleID was disabled for months. Nothing worked to recover it. Then, I got a message from Apple that my Apple ID is ready for recovery. I used the link, was able to log in and change my password, logged into iTunes, iCloud on my iPhone. It would still not me update or download Apps from iTunes.

Why ??? What else do I need to give ? An arm, a leg?? Why such sloppy Support??

-Frustrated User