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Neurologic Lyme disease or the neurological symptoms of Lyme disease occur when the bacteria responsible to cause Lyme disease affect the central or peripheral nervous system of our body. Lyme disease can affect our central nervous system. When it occurs, the condition is commonly known as neurologic Lyme disease. Neurological complications can be seen in the early disseminated Lyme disease, with facial palsy/droop (paralysis of the facial muscles), numbness of skin, weakness, pain, and sometimes visual disturbances. On few occasions, symptoms of meningitis such as fever, severe headache, and stiffness in the neck are also observed. Introduction to Lyme Disease Lyme disease is basically a seasonal tick-borne infection, which is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is the main causative organism responsible for affecting various organs and systems in our body. People with Lyme disease experience symptoms that mimic MS (multiple sclerosis). Sometimes, MS symptoms are not present, but Lyme disease can increase your risk of developing MS. The most common sign of Lyme disease is redness in a person's joints, especially in the finger, ankle, and Achilles tendons.