Back pain, cuada equina symptoms. Normal MRI??

I was diagnosed with L5-S1 herniated disc impinging on the left nerve root with foraminal spinal stenosis in December 2020 following an MRI. I have since had worsening pain and symptoms of cuada equina where I was admitted to my local hospital; they confirmed weakness in my left leg along with reduced anal tone, passing urine lesser than normal but unable to hold it when I do eventually go and unable to pass stools or if I do, unable to strain or tense aswell as cramps in the lower stomach/pelvis area on and off. My local hospital have done another MRI and are saying this one is completely normal with no stenosis or slipped disc even though I have not yet had any treatment for them whatsoever. This latest MRI was done with me stretching my back out with my arms behind/over my head whereas the first was done in a normal laying position so I’m worried it has not given a true image (if that’s possible). I was under a specialist in another hospital but they are saying again that nothing is showing on the MRI. I am now just being left with codeine only which is hardly helping at all, I am still struggling to walk, I cannot stand up straight and in general whether standing, sitting or lying I am struggling to move properly without being in excruciating pain. I also still have these symptoms of cuada equina which I am becoming more concerned about as I am aware of the risks if left untreated. No one seems to be listening and I’m at a loss what to do. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

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