These treatments also apply to the types of inflammation of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs ), As well as a relatively new drug called a biologic. Corticosteroids: prednisone and cortisone reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. If both of you are tired and exhausted from all the days work, rub some massage oil with each other and take turns giving a very sensual massage.