No, most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if their blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. In some cases, people with high blood pressure may experience shortness of breath, a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness, or other signs. The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is by measuring your blood pressure.
Reference:
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410
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