Hello capanda and welcome to NeuroTalk.
Is your cervical spinal stenosis being treated? Has Physical Therapy(PT) been tried? Spinal stenosis can cause neurological symptom and simply living life can trigger a worsening of the symptoms it can cause. Have you seen a neurosurgeon to evaluate the spinal stenosis?
It might not be a bad idea to have a MRI or x-ray of the Lumbar spine to check for any spine problems that could be affecting the legs, bowels and bladder due to some of the symptoms you are having.
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My dr doesnt fully listen to all my symptoms either. Is it bad that I want to see a new MD and neurologist?
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If you feel you are not being listened to or want a second opinion then finding a new Dr. is warranted.
As far as MS: There is no symptom(s) that is unique or exclusive of MS. Many other conditions, medications and mental health issues can all cause symptoms similar to MS. Those other conditions need to be ruled out as a possibility for a person's symptoms.
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I am either constipated or have diarrhea
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Have you tried a Probiotic or tried Fiber like Metamucil to help regulate your bowels? Fiber can help with both constipation and diarrhea.
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I have had some vision issues(blurred, floaters, sometimes out of focus)
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Have you been to an Ophthalmologist to discuss your vision problems? If not that is what I would suggest.
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I leak urine all the time
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Many times this can be due to weak pelvic muscles or age related but is best evaluated by a Urologist and/or your GYN.
Information about some of the other conditions that need to be ruled out:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Sym...ns-to-Rule-Out
There is also a diagnostic criteria for MS --- The revised McDonald Criteria:
http://www.va.gov/MS/articles/2010_M...ia_Revised.pdf
Although you have a couple of lesions it doesn't appear as if they are MS lesions (based on your Neurologist saying not MS). Many things can cause brain lesions including headaches/migraines.
Having said all of that, it appears you are currently in a "wait and see" phase. Your Neurologist is watching your MRIs for changes. Without meeting the criteria it's quite difficult to be diagnosed with MS.
You might have MS but you might not---only time will tell.
Just some thoughts based on your post. Best wishes.