That means you've been lucky. How often have you endured acute medical problems? Do you suffer from a chronic health issue? Is your health so poor that you've lost your career, and now basically rely on others to survive?

I think I got through ten painkillers in three days, and that wasn't the end of it. That was a situation that could arise with no prior medical warning. If you're in the backcountry, you'll have to evac.