what is the difference between osteopinia and osteoperosis?

hi i have just been diagnosed with osteopinia today after a bone density scan 2 weeks ago. now then, about 15yrs ago i had my first density scan was told i had osteoporosis and osteoarthritis especially in my spine, the back specialist at the time told me i had the bones of a 70yr old woman. i was then 44yr old. so wish someone could explain this to me, especialy as my gp today has said that this osteopinia is inbetween goog healthy bone and osteoporosis bone it has got small holes appearing in the bone. well as you can imagine i am very confused at the moment. but if this helps to explain what it actually is tthen i am glad. please excuse any  mistakes as i have a badly broken right arm and shoulder, so am having to use my left hand only.  tine x i was also told there was no medication just to take calcium and vitamin d if i wanted to.!!!

Osteopenia is the start of losing bone mass.  You were described Boniva to keep you where you are.  Once you get osteopinia, the doctors can't tell you if you will go down or not or even a time limit of it.  But the doctor is doing all he knows to do to hopefully stablize you  in a safe place.  Osteopenia is still the weakening of bones but it is a step above Osteoporosis.  You are very lucky to be there at such an age, good girl!  The Boniva is not overkill at all.  It's a prevention.  And it's to help you from getting fractures.  But remember, it's not a cure just yet.  You do not want to go any further down.  Do all you can to stay where you are.  Get on a good calicum with vitamin D.  Don't take a chance on getting fractures at age 86.