Hey,

If I am using mysql_real_escape_string and the server automatically adds slashes does that mean I am double escaping some characters?

Thanks

i doubt so, but what about taking a look in phpmyadmin and see if it's \' or \\'

Yes, you most likely are if the server automatically adds slashes. You can check if slashes are automatically being added by calling the following PHP function

get_magic_quotes_gpc()