Can Traumatic Experiences Trigger Parkinson’s Disease?

After the death of a grandchild more than a year ago, 59-year-old Mike Sommercorn was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It started when he noticed uncontrollable tremors in his right hand. With time, he also experienced extreme fatigue. While taking a passport photo for a family cruise, he thought he was smiling when he wasn’t. All of this led to his diagnosis.